Honda CB650R 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Overview - Honda CB650R 2021 vs Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range