Honda CBR650R 2021 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

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Overview - Honda CBR650R 2021 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2018

The Honda CBR650R 2021 is a supersport motorcycle with a resilient four-cylinder engine. It offers a comfortable seating position and an improved chassis for the 2021 model year. The bike has a cool look and is easy to operate.

On the other hand, the Honda CB 1000 R 2018 is a naked bike with a fabulous response in every engine situation. It feels very comfortable both at slow speeds and when riding sportily. The bike has a precise and smooth transmission and allows for precise lines thanks to its immaculate drive unit paired with a good chassis. It also features high-quality details.

In terms of engine specifications, the Honda CBR650R 2021 has an in-line four-cylinder engine with a bore of 67 mm and a stroke of 46 mm. It produces 95 horsepower and 63 Nm of torque. The compression ratio is 11.6 and it has a fuel injection system. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a displacement of 649 cc.

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

The Honda CB 1000 R 2018 also has an in-line four-cylinder engine but with a larger bore of 75 mm and stroke of 56.5 mm. It delivers a higher power output of 145 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. The compression ratio is the same at 11.6 and it also has a fuel injection system. Like the CBR650R, it has liquid cooling and a displacement of 998 cc.

Both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front suspension, with Big Piston technology from Showa. The rear suspension on the CBR650R is a swing arm with a monoshock and preload adjustment. The CB 1000 R has a single swing arm with a monoshock that offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 310 mm and four-piston calipers. They also feature radial technology. The assistance systems on both bikes include ABS. However, the CB 1000 R 2018 offers additional advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The CBR650R has a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the CB 1000 R has a wider rear tire with a width of 190 mm. Both bikes have a wheelbase of around 1450-1455 mm and a seat height of 810-830 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is slightly higher for the CB 1000 R at 212 kg compared to the CBR650R's 208 kg. The fuel tank capacity is also slightly larger for the CB 1000 R at 16.2 liters compared to the CBR650R's 15.4 liters.

In terms of weaknesses, the Honda CBR650R 2021 has been noted to have a sluggish engine below 8,000 revolutions and an outdated-looking LCD display. On the other hand, the Honda CB 1000 R 2018 has been mentioned to have a display that is not perfectly readable in direct sunlight and tall riders may experience space problems with their knees at the tank.

Overall, the Honda CBR650R 2021 and the Honda CB 1000 R 2018 are both impressive motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The CBR650R offers a comfortable and sporty ride with its resilient four-cylinder engine and improved chassis. The CB 1000 R, on the other hand, provides a powerful and comfortable riding experience with its fabulous engine response and high-quality details.

Technical Specifications Honda CBR650R 2021 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda CBR650R 2021
Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke56.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power145 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque104 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio11.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TechnologyTechnologyBig PistonTechnologyBig Piston
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeBackbone
RakeRake64.5 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail101 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth750 mmWidth789 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)208 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity16.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

The 2021 update of the Honda CBR650R solves the biggest problem of the previous year's model: the overly comfortable chassis. The new Showa fork gives the sports bike a much sportier response, which is immediately noticeable on winding country roads. However, one should not expect a thoroughbred super sports bike, but a road sports bike suitable for everyday use, on which one can experience a lot of pleasure in the saddle both on the way to work and on a weekend ride.

Resilient four-cylinder

comfortable seating position

improved chassis for 2021

cool look

easy to operate.

Engine sluggish below 8,000 revolutions

LC display now looks old-fashioned

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda CB 1000 R 2018

Honda calls the model series "Neo Sports Cafe", and the CB 1000 R lives up to the fresh name. The style is new, different and not only visually but also haptically very successful. The "sport" is not neglected in the new model either. The engine has a wonderful torque curve and accelerates the machine with fine control and vehemence at the same time. All this comes in the "+" version with good equipment and technical precision made in Japan in the form of a great riding machine in the showrooms. A great motorbike!

Fabulous response in every engine situation

Feels very comfortable both slowly but also sportily

Precise and smooth transmission

Precise lines possible due to immaculate drive unit paired with good chassis

High-quality details.

Display not perfectly readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank => try it out

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR650R vs Honda CB 1000 R

There are a few key differences between a Honda CBR650R 2021 and a Honda CB 1000 R 2018. It takes less time to sell a Honda CBR650R with 81 days compared to 113 days for a Honda CB 1000 R. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Honda CBR650R and 42 reviews for the Honda CB 1000 R since model year 2008. The first review for the Honda CBR650R was published on 10/8/2018 and now has more than 53,700 views. This compares to more than 10,400 views for the first review on Honda CB 1000 R published on 11/6/2007.

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