Honda CBR650R

[Neio79]

I know its not a full on sports bike compared to those of the mid 00's however I appear to have got a real soft spot for it especially its looks.  Love them.  The reviews it gets are all very positive and it could be a potential new bike purchase especially in the matt black scheme.

[Green_Ninja]

If it floats your boat matey go for it bugger what anyone else thinks, it's got 2 wheels and an engine it'll be fun 

[Lord Danoir the first]

It's a bit like the CBR600 of old which was regarded as a brilliant road bike but could also hold its own with more focused sports bikes of the time.

Probably a cracking all rounder

[Neio79]

Thats what it seems to me.  The only thing I had reservations about was the sub 100BHP max power.  But then if I am realistic I don't think id ever use a 200BHP monster and would probably have more fun on the road with less. 

Its the first bike since the C2H that I've really fell in love with just on looks.  I feel a trip to a Honda dealer coming on

[David W]

If you like it, that's great.
Personally I hate these dressed up commuter bikes with sportsbikes names.

[Alzo]

It's for girls...

[Lord Danoir the first]

Thats what it seems to me.  The only thing I had reservations about was the sub 100BHP max power.  But then if I am realistic I don't think id ever use a 200BHP monster and would probably have more fun on the road with less. 

Its the first bike since the C2H that I've really fell in love with just on looks.  I feel a trip to a Honda dealer coming on

From memory, the steel framed CBR600's were about 90bhp. Great SS600 race bikes in their day and last year at a road bike only track day, there was a chap on a 97 CBR600 'steelie' giving pretty much everyone there a tanning.

So, we know it's a good bike..... they all are...... so it comes down to what old Wanny Daugh here has always said....... it's ALL about the aesthetics..... darrrrrlink.

[Neio79]

If you like it, that's great.
Personally I hate these dressed up commuter bikes with sportsbikes names.

I initially thought that about it when it was announced. Then Ive seen it in the flesh and read the reviews. Think It is aimed at those who want a bit more than a commuter.

[Neio79]

Thats what it seems to me.  The only thing I had reservations about was the sub 100BHP max power.  But then if I am realistic I don't think id ever use a 200BHP monster and would probably have more fun on the road with less. 

Its the first bike since the C2H that I've really fell in love with just on looks.  I feel a trip to a Honda dealer coming on

From memory, the steel framed CBR600's were about 90bhp. Great SS600 race bikes in their day and last year at a road bike only track day, there was a chap on a 97 CBR600 'steelie' giving pretty much everyone there a tanning.

So, we know it's a good bike..... they all are...... so it comes down to what old Wanny Daugh here has always said....... it's ALL about the aesthetics..... darrrrrlink.

TBH i am a sucker for looks and it haslookst in spades IMO.

[MOzZereLLa]

I don't like it

[David W]

If you like it, that's great.
Personally I hate these dressed up commuter bikes with sportsbikes names.

I initially thought that about it when it was announced. Then Ive seen it in the flesh and read the reviews. Think It is aimed at those who want a bit more than a commuter.

Don't worry what I think.  It will be your bike! 

[Neio79]

I don't like it

I don't like you