Topic: The Motorcycling Thread

[Brig]

It is small though, so make sure it's the right size for what you want.

Fnarr fnarr

[dkaz]

Found my next bike, the CB650R fills in the gap between the CB300R and CB1000R nicely.

[johngenx]

Mid sized Honda inline four naked bike?  So. Much. Win.

[dirtyjeffer]

Mid sized Honda inline four naked bike?  So. Much. Win.

yup, can't go wrong there...guaranteed winner.

[rrocket]

Mid sized Honda inline four naked bike?  So. Much. Win.

yup, can't go wrong there...guaranteed winner.

Rebirth of the 599 Hornet....what a great bike that was. I loved it!

[JacobBlack]

Rebirth of the 599 Hornet....what a great bike that was. I loved it!

My best mate had a 919 Hornet. I loved it so hard. Another friend had a 250 Hornet - grey-market import from Japan. Loved that one too.

[rrocket]

Rebirth of the 599 Hornet....what a great bike that was. I loved it!

My best mate had a 919 Hornet. I loved it so hard. Another friend had a 250 Hornet - grey-market import from Japan. Loved that one too.

Yea, the 919 was nice.

I though the 599 was "just right". Felt so tiny...and with that fantastic and indestructible engine.

I'd ride one no problem. Such an underrated bike.

[DriverJeff]

Found my next bike, the CB650R fills in the gap between the CB300R and CB1000R nicely.

Yeah, this is pretty interesting.  Definitely fills a big void in the line up.  Looks plenty cool and 95 hp is nothing to sneeze at.  Bravo Honda!

[johngenx]

Yeah, 95hp won't take on the liter bikes, but in a mid sized bike like that, it would be hella fun. I understand the power delivery is expected to be sweet too, like the 599 but a little more low-mid to add to the enjoyment of the engine.

[rrocket]

Yeah, 95hp won't take on the liter bikes, but in a mid sized bike like that, it would be hella fun. I understand the power delivery is expected to be sweet too, like the 599 but a little more low-mid to add to the enjoyment of the engine.

The old 599 made 95HP, so I'm not sure how much more low-mid they will get..will be interesting to see.

[DriverJeff]

Yeah, 95hp won't take on the liter bikes, but in a mid sized bike like that, it would be hella fun. I understand the power delivery is expected to be sweet too, like the 599 but a little more low-mid to add to the enjoyment of the engine.

The old 599 made 95HP, so I'm not sure how much more low-mid they will get..will be interesting to see.

Really?  That's impressive for all those years ago on a nekkid bike.

[dkaz]

Honda also revised the CBR650R (formerly known as the CBR650F) for 2019. Looks a lot better with the dual LED headlights to match it's CBR 500R and CBR 600RR siblings, also comes with a slightly revised 649cc engine to deliver more power, more low end torque, and better fuel economy than the 2018 to match the CB650R, inverted forks, a small weight loss, slipper clutch, traction control, looks like they separated the banana seat with separate front and back although it still looks like a one piece from afar, and new digital instrument cluster. Man two great bikes, can't decide which one is better. I think I am more of a sport bike than a naked bike kind of guy, but my one complaint about the fairings on the CBR650R is that it hides that oh so sexy 4 to 1 exhaust header.

[rrocket]

The truncated rear looks "off" to my eye

[johngenx]

Yeah I understand peak output is the same, just a little fatter in the mid range.

If I were bike shopping right now the little Honda and the Yam triple would probably be the two at the top of my list.  The Yamaha has a little more oomph but from what I’ve read the Honda has a more refined chassis. And as much as I love that beefy triple, I’ll always have a soft spot for Honda in-line fours.

[rrocket]

Yep...had a CBR600F2...and spent several rides on my buddies Hornet.

A great mill. They last forever too.

[dkaz]

Motorcycle manufacturers are moving towards that truncated rear end. I do wish they used the tire hugging fender/license plate holders that other motorcycles are getting, including Honda's own CB1000R.



I haven't had a chance to ride an inline-4 of anything yet but I bet it sounds amazing.

[DriverJeff]

Yeah I understand peak output is the same, just a little fatter in the mid range.

If I were bike shopping right now the little Honda and the Yam triple would probably be the two at the top of my list.  The Yamaha has a little more oomph but from what I’ve read the Honda has a more refined chassis. And as much as I love that beefy triple, I’ll always have a soft spot for Honda in-line fours.

That triple just has so much fizz to it.  So much character.  It sounds bananas, especially with an aftermarket pipe, and has such wonderful mid-range punch.  If there can be such a thing, Hondas seem over-engineered to a fault.  They wonderfully capable, but lacking in character.

[Triple Bob]

Found my next bike, the CB650R fills in the gap between the CB300R and CB1000R nicely.

I don't know why, but that looks like it will be incredibly boring to ride.

[Triple Bob]

It is small though, so make sure it's the right size for what you want.

Fnarr fnarr

 

[dkaz]

I don't know why, but that looks like it will be incredibly boring to ride.

I can manage to have fun on a scooter. A bike is a bike is a bike to me.