The Honda CBR650F was showcased for the Indian market at the 2014 Auto Expo. The Japanese manufacturer will launch this motorcycle in India, making it the first Honda bike to be officially sold in the middle-weight category.
The CBR650F is powered by a 650cc inline-four mill, which supports low and medium engine speeds offering everyday usability and brilliant efficiency (21kmpl). This mill produces 87bhp at 11,000rpm and a maximum torque of 63Nm at 8,000rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The bike gets a new aluminium swing arm, preload adjustable rear shock and owing to European regulations, ABS as a standard fitment and clip on handlebars. Stopping power in the front is provided by a pair of 320mm discs with traditional two-piston calipers. The display console is digital with white backlight and both the front and back get ample LED lights.
The Honda CBR650F will compete with the Kawasaki Z800 and the Street Triple once it is launched in India. Both its competitors are more of naked street motorcycles but when it comes to engine setup and price, it can be compared with the Japanese and the British bike. The bike will be sold in India through completely-knocked-down (CKD) route and we are expecting the price to hover around the Rs 8 lakh mark.
