2023 Honda® SCL500, 2023 Honda® CB650R READY TO REV

Want to know the difference between our CBR650R and the CB650R (other than that one little letter)? First you’ll notice the CB650R showcases its engine front and center, uncovered by any bodywork. Next, check out the seating position, especially the taller handlebar. That really opens up the cockpit, letting you sit up a little straighter, especially welcome if you’re riding around in town or at a more relaxed pace. They may seem like small things, but they all add up to a bike that is a real decathlon champion, a machine with an incredibly wide range where it shines. Great suspension, a responsive chassis, anti-lock brakes, six-speed transmission and comfortable rider accommodations: While there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all motorcycle, the 2023 CB650R comes awfully close.

Features may include:

• 649cc DOHC ENGINE

Engines like this are what Honda does best. The four-cylinder design makes it smoother and faster revving than most twins, and offers ample low- to midrange torque, plus plenty of power through the entire rev range.

• CAFÉ STYLING

This bike looks unique, because it is. Its modern Café design combines elements from pure sportbikes and sporting nakeds. Sometimes less is more, and the CB650R makes a bold styling statement wherever you ride it.

• SHOWA® SFF-BP FRONT SUSPENSION

Great handling and precise steering demand a premium front suspension. That’s why the CB650R features a Showa Separate Function Front Fork Big Piston unit (SFF-BP). It offers both reduced weight, superior rigidity, and excellent overall performance.

• HANDLEBAR

A bike’s handlebar makes a huge difference in how you relate to your machine. We fine-tuned the handlebar angle, and everyone agrees it’s one of our best, making tight, slow-speed turns easier.