2019 HONDA CB650R | Full UK review

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I review the new middleweight Neo Sports Cafe, the Honda CB650R. I've had mine about a month so far and these are my thoughts and findings.
Some timestamps if you want to jump to a particular section:
00:54 - Specifications
06:09 - Town Riding
09:31 - Motorway Riding
12:57 - Engine & Gearbox
18:21 - Suspension, brakes and chassis:
20:44 - Moving the bike around
21:39 - Trying to do U turns
23:56 - Final thoughts
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@kyotosal 3 года назад

That's the benefit of a 4 cylinder machine, great power and great sound. Even the stock exhaust sounds beautifully.

@DrTranofEvil 5 лет назад

I swore I was going to buy something NOT a Honda for my next bike... *sigh* back to the Honda dealership.

@MfJediKnight 5 лет назад

The third one in looking at now 😂😂❤️

@fredo3816 4 года назад

any particular reason why you initially didn't wanna go for a Honda again ?

@Fabio-kr9in 4 года назад

@@fredo3816 I'm guessing because he has already owned many Honda's so he wants to switch things up but Honda just keeps coming out with bangers!

@nathandavis7709 2 года назад

I just had an assessment today and was riding on the cb650r. I was originally so set on getting a Tracer 7 but this bike was a lot of fun

@DrTranofEvil 2 года назад

@@fredo3816 not really. I’ve owned like four Hondas… and I’d buy another. It’s just I’ve owned a Suzuki, a Kawasaki, a Triumph, a bmw, and I’ve ridden Ducati’s, KTMs and the like. I was thinking about maybe going Ural, Husquevarna, Moto Guzzi, Norton or something.

@youridv 5 лет назад

Dual channel ABS means the front and rear wheel have their own individual ABS

@alanporter2694 4 года назад

You covered all things that interested viewers would want, and very well done. Excellent! Thanks

@SomeMadRandomPerson 4 года назад

Agreed, well done Dan 👍🏻

@AmandaA-ii3ws 5 лет назад

Awesome review. I really appreciated the comparison to the Yamaha Mt-07 as far as the engine character. One of the most applicable and grounded reviews I have seen on this bike. Much appreciated!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks Amanda, I've owned both bikes so was a little easier to be more objective. I just love bikes, the MT07 does have so much character because of that engine, it's the highlight of the bike. However, I think inline fours also have character. They are smooth and rev high. People say they have no character but that IS their character and I think they miss the point. Happy riding!

@Supernova12034 5 лет назад

Great review, finally someone who has a detailed impression of the engine!

@MoonXxbt 5 лет назад

Great review Dan, picking mine up on Friday and can not wait to join the Neo gang after this, cheers

@potoinomoto6523 5 лет назад

Thanks for the review! Subscriber from the Philippines here. Gonna be getting my own CB 650R next month. Wooooohhhh!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks for the sub, enjoy your new bike! 👍

@hooeetube 5 лет назад

This video was excellent, and had a lot to do with the purchase of my 2019 Honda CB650R. Thanks for solidifying my decision to "Ride Red" once again.

@fabiobarroso5010 4 года назад

I've seen this review more than once, and today I got my own CB650R, same colour scheme and all. Cheers and thanks for the great content as always!

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Thanks Fabio. Enjoy the bike!

@genxkevin 4 года назад

congrats! Im looking right now lol

@Skuglyft 5 лет назад

I want this bike for next spring. Sounds so good with the 4 cylinders

@stevebeutelspacher1157 4 года назад

Great review English Biker Dan! You could be a salesman for Honda! I would surely make the CB650R my next bike after your evaluation.

@styve2ns 5 лет назад

Thank you for this. Can't wait for the long term review. 👍

@krispy1k 4 года назад

Best video Ive seen showing overtaking power for passing on 2 lane roads.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Cheers! It's underrated tbh. Great little bike, still love riding it.

@mattheweastel129 4 года назад

Great review. Definitely putting this on my shortlist for next bike

@Jim553just 4 года назад

I thought that you'd helped me decide on a KTM 390. Now I'll have to try these as well. Great review, really useful.

@fortyfour1654 3 года назад

Which way did go go? Honda or KTM... or are you waiting for the KTM 490?

@Rockycm1 5 лет назад

I like your review vlog mate, keep up the good job, and ride safe always. Cheers.

@hendrixallan2992 4 года назад

Thanks for the review, excellent work, my choice of bike from when I get my A2 was going to be a Triumph street triple S A2, a Ducati Monster 797, Herald Brute 500, or this bike. If nothing else comes out, this review has helped me decide to choose the honda. Cheers

@genxkevin 4 года назад

I am seriously looking at this bike. Thank you for this review

@michals1108 5 лет назад

For daily use those Honda's are great. I'm getting one for sure but it will be CBR650F . Great review

@shell6723 5 лет назад

Getting my CBR650R this week!, nice one on the videos, Helped make my mind up

@CDigata 5 лет назад

How you finding it?

@yorkshire1290DUKE-R 5 лет назад

Great review. Helping make my mind up.

@alessiosatta285 5 лет назад

Perfect review, I receive my CB650r on friday. I can’t wait.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

I bet you won't sleep on Thursday due to excitement!

@toofastnobrakes 3 года назад

This is straight up my dream bike. Plan on moving up to it within a year from my cb500f

@Grasshoppa65 4 года назад

I so want one of these. Already have an NC750X and a CBR1100 super blackbird. Losing space in the garage. Love your videos.

@L.10. 5 лет назад

Great review, hopefully looking to get myself one once I’ve got my full license! Nearly drove past my house in Alton too so I’ll keep an eye out next time I hear a bike 😄

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Cheers Luke, I go through Alton a lot on my way to Loomies.

@altypeRR 5 лет назад

Thanks for the amazing review. I’m currently on a cbr125r and am doing my DAS this year. The 2 bikes I’m considering are yours and the CBR. Having never tried a naked I was wondering what the headwind was like at motorway speed but from your review it doesn’t seem an issue. Can’t wait now.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

It's not an issue for me but I've been riding naked bikes for years now so perhaps I'm just used to it. Definitely test ride both if you can. The CBR does look sweet!

@coobajz 5 лет назад

Great review! My CB650R is 3 weeks away from delivery... 3 weeks of torment!!! :D Your films are keeping me alive.. :)

@arthurf.776 5 лет назад

One week for mine 😛

@coobajz 5 лет назад

Arthur F. I kinda hate you... 🤣🤣🤣

@coobajz 5 лет назад

Arthur F. What colour?

@arthurf.776 5 лет назад

Black with alu pack, and you ?

@coobajz 5 лет назад

Candy red, without alupack but many other goodies :)

@JONATHAN-yh3dm 5 лет назад

Best review I've seen about that bike

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks Jonathan.

@ozarksjon 5 лет назад

Quality review! Definitely makes me want to get the bike!

@TheGherb 5 лет назад

Nice review.. makes me want this bike more

@ashleyjames7662 5 лет назад

Love the review, collect my cb650r neo on sat

@khemist00 4 года назад

Got one of these coming next week in Black, i would have got the Blue but there doesn't seem to be that many of them about second hand, thanks for the vid!.

@sidroman 5 лет назад

I think dual channel abs, means, combined braking system - when use the front brakes, they do about 80% of braking and the rear does 20%. And vise versa. Anyhow, nice review again. And omg, that exhaust sound! Pure joy.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

I've since learned that dual channel ABS means that it controls each wheel independently. I forgot to look it up before filming. Doh! Thanks for the comment though, glad you enjoyed the video.

@pedroalves-wy2kn 5 лет назад

Nice review. Thanks from Portugal!

@GuyOnaBikeMotovlog 5 лет назад

That was an excellent review, thanks... really nice bike.

@ploperdung 3 года назад

I'm for sure getting this it's just so good

@simeonwallace8527 5 лет назад

Bro, I just finished your MT07-cb650r review. Well done! You have a very chipper enjoyable ability to communicate. Keep it up..!

@alanhillyard1639 5 лет назад

Update - passed my bike test and ordered one of these, glad your long review was out there helped get me riding and ordering a CB650R! (In red 🤗)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Congrats on passing your test and your new bike! Safe riding.

@jman1957 4 года назад

Love Red, but seem to always end up with black or silver. No so on my next Bike “Honda 650”

@FlyingPig990 5 лет назад

Solid review! I'm choosing the CB500F for my first bike, but I really like the headlight design and the exhaust sweeping nicely up the side of this CB650R... really slick looking ride, and I'd love to own one, just don't think I'm ready for or even need the extra power. Of course, there is OBVIOUSLY a huge fun factor for those who can handle the extra power. This is some great content :)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Cheers! 500F is a great little bike and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

@Jim553just 3 года назад

That was a real joy to watch. Nice one Dan.

@Englishbikerdan 3 года назад

Thanks Jim 👍

@christopherreed442 5 лет назад

Have bought in the same colour. The bike was great on the test ride, brilliant light clutch, good fuelling and nice mid-range. It's worth every penny over the cost of an MT07 or SV650. To my eye it just looks and feels that bit more premium, not to mention the better spec.

@Braselton21 5 лет назад

It will actually cost you less than a MT07. The MT07 is like a Tuner Car. You'll never see one stock. So in the end you'll end up spending a lot modifying the bike because it has endless amounts of awesome parts :D Pretty much depends on what type of sound you enjoy :)

@karlosh9286 5 лет назад

The CB650R looks pretty good, better than the SV650 and MT07. The trellis frame on the SV really doesn't appeal to me, and the MT-07 I find a bit ugly. I'm sure they're all good bikes, but looks are so subjective. The XSR700 doesn't look too bad. I think I'm going to get a Triumph Street Twin . Not as powerful as any of the aforementioned bikes, but I just think the Triumph's look so pretty and sound so awesome. At my riding ability, I probably don't need more than 64BHP ! But the prettiest bike for me is probably the Ducati Panigale, doubt I'll be able to afford one of those ever, or even ride it to anywhere near it's abilities. Also the seating position on a sports bike would probably cripple me !

@jeremycubs8331 5 лет назад

What's your best mpg mate?

@christopherreed442 5 лет назад

Icansee u I didn’t end up getting the CB650R, I went for a CB1000R neo cafe sport instead. I can’t say I ride particularly quick, it tends to show between 49-52mpg on the display with rural riding.

@mazaribeiro 5 лет назад

Great review and wonderful bike, cheers.

@martinhindle9764 4 года назад

An update, Dan. Had mine, now, for just over a month, and love it. The power the way it feels really solid, the suspension, the smooth clutch. The handling in corners. And that throttle. Addictive. Mum is 81, and was down last week, and she couldn’t wait to get on it for a pillion. Is not very tall, and said she was comfy on the back. I was surprised that it didn’t seem to affect the handling, that I noticed.. Am getting about 65mpg, but this is mostly country roads. (But spirited) Have seen many comments about the dash bring hard to read, but I haven’t had a problem with it. Have the quick shifter fitted, and took a while to remember to use it, but what a hoot, when giving it the beans. Love this bike, and really glad I have one. Thanks for your input and advice, when considering it . Cheers, Dan

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Sounds great! Glad you are enjoying the bike, quickshifter is good fun eh!?

@mattsaigon1 5 лет назад

Great review enjoyed watching it.

@ArranD1 4 года назад

Really love the colour of those wheels, lovely bike and a great video

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Thank you! I love the colours too!

@gunukulanaren2957 4 года назад

bike looks stunning from the side angles

@RiderReviews 3 года назад

I absolutely loved this bike on my test ride 👍

@aticusaticus9138 4 года назад

great review, loved it.

@alexstanley5311 5 лет назад

I’m riding the CB300R from the same family of bikes. The look of the 650R in that colour is 👌🏻. My next bike for sure.

@impc2505 5 лет назад

I just sat on a cb300r today. Amazingly small. I cant decide if I want to buy as a second bike to my v strom 650 or trade.

@alexstanley5311 5 лет назад

Kevin Barlage Yeah it is light, but I don’t find it uncomfortable and I’m 5’11. I use it for country road blasts and across town. Feels like it has enough power for what I want. You might miss the fairings and screen on your current bike when highway riding. Keep both if you can.

@bjofuruh 4 года назад

I have a CB 650 F, and I also found the steering lock to engage much earlier than on my previous bike. I found this out the hard way, very nearly falling over to the inside while turning out from a parking lot. Had to do some ballet dancing to save my day. Otherwise the Honda CB 650 F is a dream bike.

@juvTR 5 лет назад

Great review, looking to get this bike as my first!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

It would make an excellent first bike too!

@neilwiddison6529 4 года назад

Hi Dan i like the looks of this honda. Think i would miss the lovely engine of my vfr750 but i have not tried one. Takecare Neil.

@Agsotro 5 лет назад

hey i rode through that town on my way to brecon beacons from southend! im still on a CBT so i cant use motorways unfontunately. im definitely going to be getting one of these when i finally pass my full A. for now ill just deal with the arse punishment of the msx125. marmite bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Liking the editing Dan - good stuff, very professional (wish I could do that!!)....

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks TMF. I love your vids, so full of useful info. Cheers!

@sefton1972 3 года назад

Your videos are very good to Mr Flyer. You & English Biker and Mr Fish are my go to’s for bike related info etc. Top work.

@dalonfrench789 5 лет назад

Yall are so lucky in the UK with that color !! That is beautiful ! We only have red as a option in the US 😭

@heidcam 5 лет назад

Brilliant review Dan....I had a bike like that for 2 weeks before a complete bell end in an AudiTT decided to wipe me out....Honda didn’t even have a price on the parts so I still haven’t got it back yet. This was in March. I started a review then had to bin it. 😀🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Sorry to hear that. Hope you get back on the road soon! Thanks for the comment!

@mikezpo 5 лет назад

I always lived bikes but when I was younger I couldn't afford one. Now at 28 and working I do have enough to buy one, and I'm simply in love with this one! I don't feel like starting in a 250 or 500cc bike

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Same, it's surprising what you can get with not a lot of money (compared to cars).

@RandyBanks 4 года назад

You guys get bikes in the best colors over there. We've only got this beauty in red in the states from what I can find

@corriedotdev 5 лет назад

ORDERED. Cant wait. Black arrives next month

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Sweet! It looks great in black.

@Davidlouis3 4 года назад

Well done beautiful bike I think it’s my next step up, from little brother cb125r

@Megnaton 5 лет назад

I will get mine on Monday next week. :) I choosed the Matte Jeans blue like you :) looks awesome. Greetings from Germany mate

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Very nice colour choice! I hope you enjoy your new bike! Danke für den Kommentar!

@Kompressor2007 5 лет назад

@EnglishBikerDan Dual Channel ABS means that front and rear wheels have separate ABS systems. So basically there are 2 ABS systems, which is good for safety, in case of one them fails you won't be out of ABS completely.

@danebrewer10 5 лет назад

I think the dual channel bit of the ABS is that if it comes in, it only comes in for the wheel that's lost traction, the other you continue to brake as normal.....

@Elscroftz 5 лет назад

Best Review so far of this motorcycle on the whole RU-vid. Gonna buy mine's on this year if everything turns out properly! Think I'm gonna get it in the red version!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thank you very much, I feel I could do better but in the end, it is what it is! They look so great in red!

@Rob_Bot 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan Indeed, I was already leaning toward this bike but wanted the full scale review. And you answered my direct questions: comparing it to the MT-07. Thank you.

@MKristap 5 лет назад

thx for review, i just got call from dealer, my 650R just arrived :)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Awesome, what colour did you get?

@diogoalmeida296 5 лет назад

lucky

@MKristap 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan RED ;)

@MKristap 5 лет назад

@@diogoalmeida296 i hope so :)

@alanhillyard1639 5 лет назад

DEKRISH when did you order it?

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

Superb review of the CB650 R,thank you!👍

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Thanks Brian! I'll be doing an update soon as have done over 5,000 miles on her now.

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

EnglishBikerDan Incidentally Dan,were you speeding going through the forest?😂🏁

@mkim2799 Год назад

Hello Dan. I’m buying a used CB650r. 1300 miles. Love your videos. Best reviewer on YT in my opinion. Any thing that I need to worry about with this year model?

@sayginify 5 лет назад

Started saving money. Thanks for the video, quite beneficial.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@Liurika 3 года назад

At first I was confused at the fact that you blurred the speedometer.... A few minutes later I understood why hahahaha! Seriously considering this bike, thanks for the review!

@Englishbikerdan 3 года назад

I don't know what you mean.... 😁. Thanks for watching! Dan

@jonmnelson 5 лет назад

There’s just something about the sound of these inline fours I think is gorgeous. Really nice review!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks Jon, I agree!

@linogonzalez2057 5 лет назад

Very good video Greetings from Asturias, Spain

@gussiandy 5 лет назад

Very nice review!!

@r.heinrich3364 4 года назад

A beautiful bike and review. The color grading in your videos doesn't do justice to the CB650Rs "Matt Jeans Blue", though. It looks stunning in real. More of a muted matt color. I'm contemplating getting exactly the matt jeans blue version. Well actually, I've made up my mind :D

@nathanscott3533 5 лет назад

Great review mate, love that bike!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@brucebillb 5 лет назад

Awesome review!

@moyeen8823 5 лет назад

This is a really nice review. Thanks to you for making it. Became a big fan of the bike. Too bad we have cc limitation in our country, so can't buy it here 😒

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching. EBD

@rustworks2588 5 лет назад

Great in-depth video!

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Cheers dude!

@thano40 4 года назад

U-turns=Feather the clutch in the friction zone, faster than 5 miles an hour, head and eyes to your destination, and sometimes back brake.I do that on my Roadking,and my RC390 and it works,P.S.Love the content.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Why do people keep telling me how to do U Turns? I was demonstrating the steering lock and that it's not very good. I've been riding nearly 20 years, while you can still learn every day I can do U turns just fine. 😂

@thano40 4 года назад

@@Englishbikerdan took me over 25 years to learn proper technique so I'm one of the newbies who's always open ears and open eyes, have a great riding day.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

@@thano40 I was just curious as I've had lots of people tell me how to do U Turns. Did I struggle to do U Turns in the video? It was a while ago since I made it but pretty sure I was showing the turning circle limitations. I even got off the bike to make the point. Anyway, it doesn't matter and like you say, every day's a school day! Have a great day and thanks for watching! 👍

@petewebb6952 4 года назад

Definitely a bike I would consider if i was reducing to one bike. I have a CB500X which I’m really delighted with for local riding and practical stuff. I also have a T120 which is a different animal altogether. Sometime in the future though I might reduce to just having one bike. Who knows, maybe the CB500X will be enough. The CB650R is probably a lovely bike though. I had a V4 in a ST1300 PAN, which had an incredible engine.

@tahirpatan 5 лет назад

I'm getting the blue one hopefully because of this video!

@tahirpatan 4 года назад

sorry guys! got the black one instead. no blue ones for over a month, but the dealership had a black one. so took that

@zakariaelmir50 4 года назад

Great review thank you Thinking of purchasing it or the sv650 Wats Ur opinion

@MRTPR 5 лет назад

Very nice review and nice bike. I haven't seen any in Australia yet.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Cheers, is it not out yet over there?

@vHAMILTONv 5 лет назад

Great video i have my 2018 cb650r, only fixed my tailtidy and new indicators so would love to see the mods you put on yours (geting my licens in 2 weeks :D

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Tail tidy....... and other goodies on the way. Enjoy yours! 👍

@alxforth1 4 года назад

Great review thanks! Have you tested the CBR650F? How does it compare comfort wise with a slightly more leaned over seating position and angled bars?

@RupeWilson 5 лет назад

Great review Dan, For me there is no need for a 1000cc bike when you have this much fun. Middle-weight naked's rule

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks Rupe, I totally agree.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

@Michael Moretti Totally agree, certainly the 1000cc superbikes with 200bhp are just mad. I guess it's an ownership thing? I was following a Duke 390 the other day on some really tight roads, he had no issues keeping up! I might even consider getting one as a weekend bike in the future!

@aWardAvs 5 лет назад

Excellent review

@USA2283 5 лет назад

Splendid review mate. I can’t decide between blue and red they are both marvelous.

@Mrf0rk11 5 лет назад

red goes faster

@twaty255 5 лет назад

Again, great review Dan. Made me chuckle with the u-turn, I thought it was me being an idiot, I'm glad you too had issues 😉

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks Richard, yeah the turning circle is pretty poor on this bike. Still, it has so much else to offer and let's be honest, how often do we really do U turns! :D

@twaty255 5 лет назад

Very true Dan, nice to practice occasionally though. But as you say, cracking bike in so many ways.

@davomoto42 5 лет назад

It's strange but I am much better at doing a left hand u-turn, even though I practice right hand u-turns I still find myself dropping a foot from time to time and then I feel like an idiot

@TheCheesemonsterxXx 5 лет назад

Great review, have had mine for like 10 days now, and am putting almost all of Honda's own kit on it, like the aluminium plates and stuff. I love the bike and choose it over the KTM 790 Duke, because it was more smooth. I do miss some low rew torque and fury since I never plan to make it to 12.000rpm. Love the review, subscribed ;)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Hey, thanks for the sub! I went to look at the 790 and decided it just wasn't for me. I am sure it rides really well but I wanted something I loved the look of as well as good performance. It's such a great all rounder and it does go like a missile! Ride safe!

@TheCheesemonsterxXx 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan agreed, there a few bikes out now that match the looks of the CB650R. Let's see you do some rear fender deletes and get the plate up where it belong :-)

@Luckys7evin 4 года назад

Pick mine up Friday, cant fkin wait!

@johnDukemaster 5 лет назад

I had a MT07 too and loved the engine. Have always had this idea that a motorbike have 2 cylinders. I liked the look of this Honda and decided to give it a go. After the first testride I was quiet...had a cup of coffee and I went off once again! I could hear the mechanic laugh in the background! I just love the bike! Well made review! :-)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks! I love this bike and am about to ride 400 miles to Germany on Monday! Can't wait.

@johnDukemaster 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan There's so many nice, winding roads in Germany. (Well to be honest, alot of straights too) Have a look at Blackforest (Schwartzwald) and Harzen. Have a nice trip! :-)

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

@@johnDukemaster Thanks John. We're doing 3 days at the Nurburgring and then 2 days doing the B500 and Black Forest. Should be great!

@johnDukemaster 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan Lovely roads around Nurburgring too!

@johnDukemaster 5 лет назад

I had another testride the other day. Now my bike's for sale! I want a CB650R!

@alexwotherspoon5630 5 лет назад

Fantastic review mate 👍 I ride a fair bit with the Mrs on the back so a slippery seat that wants to Chuck her off is an unexpected bonus pmsl 😅 On a serious note though I love the power delivery on this bike..... A real contrast to my MT07 😉 made my mind up on the CBR for sure 👊

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Hahaha! Yeah it's a great bike!

@GS-xg4nz 5 лет назад

Have you had your Mrs on back? Is it OK? I've not got my bike yet but looking at aftermarket pillion solution.

@jazbuh1794 5 лет назад

22:15 - Counter Lean the opposite direction and drag the rear brake a little while turning.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

It's a turning circle issue. I can do u turns no problem.

@puddingleaf 4 года назад

You shouldn't drag the rear brake when turning, that's awful advice. You should be at the correct speed to execute the turn using clutch and throttle.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

@@puddingleafUsing the rear brake to help control speed while doing slow riding and U turns is absolutely fine and exactly what it's designed for and is taught by all good instructors. Hell, it's even useful when riding fast to scrub off a little speed instead of using the front brake. It helps settle the rear in corners too.

@puddingleaf 4 года назад

@@Englishbikerdan Not trying to be a pedant but I totally disagree. (Although I am with you on the speed scrubbing). If you are using the brake (any brake) you are at the wrong speed. I'm perhaps being a bit nit-picky here but if you used the rear brake on a bend on an IAM or Rospa test you would (and should) fail. For general riding, it's not a big deal - I accept that. I also accept that IAM/Rospa isn't necessarily the be-all and end-all but it wouldn't be encouraged at an advanced level.

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

@@puddingleaf It's just not how I was taught on my test which was albeit about 16 years ago. I was encouraged to tap the rear a little if needed to help control speed along with throttle and clutch for U turns.

@ChRiS00107 5 лет назад

Great review man, awesome bike! i had a 600 hornet and i wouldnt buy another naked bike in my life ever again, but hondas are great that will last u forever if u take care of it.

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

Thanks, I've had 4 Hornets of various years. Great bikes! This is something else though, like a Super Hornet!

@ChRiS00107 5 лет назад

@@Englishbikerdan Yeah its lighter, faster and better in every single way even though it has 8hp less or so depending of the hornet generation, technology improves always so newer is always better.

@akashcb7887 5 лет назад

Appreciate your work 👏👏

@Englishbikerdan 5 лет назад

And I appreciate the comment. Thanks!

@jonathanmellish4439 3 года назад

A great review of a bike to challenge the new Trident. Not sure I could get used to those intakes ? on the side of the tank.

@Englishbikerdan 3 года назад

I've had this bike 2 years now! Time flies.

@thanhnguyen-xi8fq 4 года назад

Basic tehnique when turning is counter leaning at low speed and leaning same side at high speed...look where you go, not at the handle bar...apply rear brake to control the speed...

@pandawatch100 5 лет назад

Looks stunning in blue, great review 👍

@Nazgul19 3 года назад

Hi Dan, I love your videos, keep them up. I just bought my 2020 Honda CB650R and I love it but and the engine braking is very strong, did you find out what the dealership did to the bike you tested in this video to reduce the engine braking? at minute 8:36 in the video. Thank you.