Honda’s CB650R: A fantastic upgrade
The Hindu
This great looking bike offers functionality and ergonomics
Buying your first multi-cylinder bike can be confusing — you want looks, power and performance without really breaking the bank. While the CB650R fits most of the criteria the eye watering, ₹ 8.67 lakh price tag is unfathomable. Can it make a case for itself?
Honda’s ‘Neo Sports Cafe’ design language lends itself beautifully to this motorcycle, like the rest of the modern day Honda CBs. The round LED headlight, bronze Y-spoke alloys and chiselled 15.4-litre fuel tank are design elements that grab attention. Our test bike’s glittery Candy Chromosphere paint scheme looked fetching and contrasted well with the silver tank extensions that cover the air-intake ducts.
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