2023 - Honda CBR650R - First Ride on a sport bike

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Although I had never ridden anything that resembles a sport bike, when the opportunity presented itself to try out the 2023 Honda CBR 650 R I couldn't say no. It was definitely an eye opening experience considering everything was new to me from the power to the rider triangle from the theatrical drama to the noise of the screaming 4 cylinder. I have a new understanding now for the sport bike segment!
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@andrewcarnegie5805 4 месяца назад

it was refreshing to see a non-sports rider give their unbiased opinions

@jh9740 Год назад

great seeing someone enjoy a bike like this. Sports bikes are the best IMO. The CBr650r is a good blend as you're not completely smashing your back, arms and wrists

@matthewhite4807 Год назад

i agree

@BIGBigBoiNICK 8 месяцев назад

I think hyper nakeds are the best because they have super sport speed but a more comfortable riding position

@gavinammi31 8 месяцев назад

@@BIGBigBoiNICKu never went on a highway with one for sure 🤣

@BIGBigBoiNICK 8 месяцев назад

@@gavinammi31 you could get a taller wind screen

@gavinammi31 8 месяцев назад

@@BIGBigBoiNICK looks kinda ugly in my opinion

@ygeia_trws Год назад

Hilarious😂 and your reactions during acceleration passages just priceless! 😁

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Thanks, it's shocking how it reacts because of the power with the very low weight. Not to add the sound of the high revving inline 4 😁

@something1066 4 месяца назад

I’ve been questioning whether to buy this bike, hearing your excitement and that sweet engine has sold it to me. Thanks 👍

@DC-wo9sw 7 месяцев назад

First of all, so great to see someone having so much fun on the bike 😅 I had the same reaction once the ride-in phase was over, and I hit the 8k rpm mark. The beast awakens! 😈😂

@RideWithAlex 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, I always try to get the raw reaction on camera, there are enough polished reviews from professional journalists out there. I'm not a professional journalist and I don't try to pretend to be one. I'm just a guy who likes bikes 😁

@fhurley8447 7 месяцев назад

As someone who is new to bikes I love your reactions! The sheer enjoyment of a great machine

@RideWithAlex 7 месяцев назад

I try to keep it real :D

@jatinkumarnpmalcsvph8975 9 месяцев назад

Will get that beast soon, right now i have a 300 cc single silender sports bike and that also feels great.

@Ruralaus 6 месяцев назад

im looking at buying one of these from my work (ide be putting my own bike together off the crate) and this video has told me everything ive wanted to know..cheers mate awesome video

@RideWithAlex 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

@shawk904 7 месяцев назад

Thinking hard about one of these shortly for a daily. Well done! (and fun!!)

@RideWithAlex 7 месяцев назад

It's awsome for a daily! 😁

@lin_sigartau 7 месяцев назад

best video about cbr650r! Great Channel!! big up!

@RideWithAlex 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😁😁

@mervyoung5397 2 месяца назад

Great review! Love your excitement! Haha! I'm considering the CBR650R as my next bike, OR the Apriia RS660.

@y0zayy846 Год назад

Really pissed NA didn’t get this color it’s so good ! Trying to be patient for 2024 model

@Stefan_trekkie Год назад

I have spend few years back in the day on the old CBR600F2 from 94' It was marvelous machine and very practical. The rear tire had huge sub fender.

@RideWithAlex Год назад

I think the F2 is more of a sport touring style of bike right?

@Stefan_trekkie Год назад

@@RideWithAlex Yes, similar to the VFRs from the same era. But the siting position is close to the super sports. I remember my clip one handlebars were just ~40mm rise and I wanted the ones from a VFR with ~60mm rise for more comfi position.. Your 650 test bike seams with minimum rise.

@RideWithAlex Год назад

@@Stefan_trekkie for me it was a very agreesive position, but the again i ride scooters and adv bikes mostly 🤣

@Stefan_trekkie Год назад

@@RideWithAlex I also had had the legendary GPz900r /the top gun movie bike/ before that. But with age I develop upper back problems and that position is not and option for me anymore. That position also gives you very good control on the bike with shifting the weight around. But neeeeh.. I will take any cruiser, adv or maxi scooter over sport or sport tourer 🤓 p.s. After time the power and acceleration become mundane and the only real trill are the twisties.

@AgricUltra 8 месяцев назад

The enjoyment is palpable. ❤

@RideWithAlex 8 месяцев назад

Thank you 😁

@brownbungle9498 3 месяца назад

Fantastic review, love the commentary 👌🏽

@RideWithAlex 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@saigaikwad415 11 месяцев назад

Man watching this video and hearing your reactions made me so happy, always put a smile on my face whenever you pulled that throttle! Now I really want to see you try a proper 600 like the ZX6R or if possible, even a litre bike, like the R1! Hopefully you are able to do that soon. I wish you happy riding, stay safe!

@RideWithAlex 11 месяцев назад

I too would be curios to try an R1 or something similar but I'm in no hurry :))

@saigaikwad415 11 месяцев назад

@@RideWithAlex ofcourse! Take your own time, the power on those bikes is insane and we don't want anything going wrong, still will be waiting to see it some day!

@redsorgum Год назад

One of my favorite sport bikes I’ve owned, is a Buell XB9r. I can no longer ride in that position, too much pain in my arms and back. Plus, it’s too tempting to race.✌️🇺🇸🇷🇴✌️

@RideWithAlex Год назад

It would be so interesting to ride a Buell but here in Europe they are extremely rare.

@mightyakkylex 10 месяцев назад

Am fost si eu pe una exact asa la Honda days, e geniala

@romans4471 Год назад

...and was holding my breath at 04:09 just like I would do watching another part of Bond! 😁

@RideWithAlex Год назад

😂😂😂 Thanks!

@Natan9000 4 месяца назад

I love the way the CBR’s look

@panaroman8346 Год назад

I had a feeling it was Romania by looking at the surroundings. Road signs confirmed it. Looking to get this as my first bike in the States. I'm glad that you enjoy the bike!

@RideWithAlex Год назад

It was an experience that i really enjoyed, wouldn't tour on it but for some short days out on the weekend it's a blast!

@zoraius 11 месяцев назад

I own a 2019 cbr650r and i still make that same laugh when "i give it the beans" also its the only four cylinder in the 650 class.

@RideWithAlex 11 месяцев назад

That's why I wanted to ride because it's still a 4 cylinder.

@IAmSwordless- 3 месяца назад

how hard is it to sit in this position on the bike? is it a vigorous seating position? does it hurt hands

@boomjykeo2 4 месяца назад

This video is one of the ones I watched that convinced me to put a deposit on one of these, with the same black and blue colourway. It’s gonna be my first sports bike too, absolutely can’t wait to pick it up later in the year!

@RideWithAlex 4 месяца назад

You're going to enjoy it :D

@boomjykeo2 4 месяца назад

@@RideWithAlex I’m already daydreaming about all the fun I’m gonna have on it. How was the exhaust note for you while you were riding it?

@RideWithAlex 4 месяца назад

@@boomjykeo2 loud enough to be enjoyable but not so loud where my ears would bleed on a long trip. I know people like to put exhausts on these, I would leave it stock

@boomjykeo2 4 месяца назад

@@RideWithAlex that’s perfect then, my country’s superrrr strict with exhausts, so it sounds like it’s probably not worth the hassle getting an aftermarket pipe on 😂

@DoraKage 10 месяцев назад

CBR owners, what gasoline type / brand do you use for this? I'm about to get mine soon- so I was wondering which one best to use during refueling.

@DoraKage Год назад

I gave it a test ride yesterday. I have had previous exp with sportbikes before, but this model felt very different. I am a short person (167 cm) which means i have a low inseam. This Honda's seat is low enough that makes it easy to control and I can flat foot it. But I am a bit surprised about how aggressive the sitting position is compared to my past experiences. How do you guys feel about the forward down lean of your upper body when riding this thing? EDIT: ok, I see the sitting position also weighs alot on your mind. 🤔 I guess itll take some getting used to. My first time on a Naked MT-07 it felt strange as well.

@lachlancannard 11 месяцев назад

I wanted the 650R, but the seating position was too aggressive. Picked up a comfy Ninja 650 to satisfy my sportsbike itch.

@islamdrai2553 Год назад

I love this bike ❤❤

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Awesome!

@dmertl75 Год назад

Brilliant video loved it. Will you first ride the Honda CB750 Hornet?

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Hopefully soon, the Hornet and the Transalp. Trying to figure out where to get my hands on it now :))

@bigg2392 6 дней назад

lol great video man! Im looking at the cbr650r as well but never rode a motorcycle🥴

@RideWithAlex 6 дней назад

It's a bit quick for a beginner but if you're mature enough and mindful of the power you can learn on it.

@mightyakkylex 10 месяцев назад

Sitting position is miles above the R7 :D

@jcwhiskers3415 10 месяцев назад

Excellent ❤

@Kabanaris Год назад

Hello mate I realy loved thst video liked and subbed , i just got my license and man i can't explain to you how much i loved that motorcycle, but everyone tells me to take kawasaki 400 , but i really loved this one cant explain how much , what do you belive ?

@RideWithAlex Год назад

I haven't ridden the kawasaki 400 but this one was a blast that's for sure

@Kabanaris Год назад

@@RideWithAlexyour reaction is priceless

@fabiomoreira7928 9 месяцев назад

As someone riding a 125cc looking into buy this bike, i loved how much fun you had on this bike. The reactions are great, hopefully ill get the same reactions, looking for something with great sound and more sport tourer than full sport.

@RideWithAlex 9 месяцев назад

If think if you want touring you should try the naked version, the CB650 I think it's called, same engine buy much more comfortable for a long ride.

@fabiomoreira7928 9 месяцев назад

@@RideWithAlex taking it into consideration but that front light is so ugly, I cant... I think this for 2 3 hours trip will be fine I hope , putting the luggage on the sides and going 100 to 120kmh , nothing crazy. Still have to test drive it.

@RideWithAlex 9 месяцев назад

@@no_name4080 some do it 🤷🏻‍♂️, I personally don't but some do it.

@Kabanaris Год назад

i just liked it and subbed cuz of your reaction xD bcs we had the exact same reaction xD

@RideWithAlex Год назад

😂😂 Thanks! 😁

@sagunnnnnn Год назад

i've been waiting for mine to arrive in Aus for nearly 4 months 😢

@RideWithAlex Год назад

There still world wide shortages far just about any vehicle

@madwinningsteam1860 Год назад

Bine Alex!!!!

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Mersi 😁

@romans4471 Год назад

I reaaaaaallly love Your comments ( like at 02:02 ) and reactions 😁

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Well, it's my natural reaction, i really want to expose everything and my evolution in the motorcycle world. People that ride these every day call it a babay sport bike, and it is compared to 1000cc that have the same weight and double the power. But for me who has never riden something like this it was a shock 😳😁

@romans4471 Год назад

@@RideWithAlex I can imagine that :-) I would most probably feel the same :-)

@andothebot2192 Месяц назад

Man see bike, man drive bike, man happy.

@RideWithAlex Месяц назад

Exactly =))))

@andreichiriac7479 4 месяца назад

Frumos pe centură la Iași, asa merge și al meu 😂

@Loubie2005 10 месяцев назад

And it's A2 Legal, definitely getting this

@stfu6397 9 месяцев назад

Ive got one on A2 at the moment, in a few months it gets derestricted. Oh and I put the Akrapovic racing exhaust on it without db killer and it’s sounds insane.

@realgucman 8 месяцев назад

@@stfu6397 Is it still good as A2? I’m thinking of getting this as well.

@kial1292 4 месяца назад

I have to have one

@isaachauzel149 6 месяцев назад

Hi,I’m new to the bike world and I just wanna ask you which/what type of bike is a super bike and sports bike?

@RideWithAlex 6 месяцев назад

I think a super bike is when we get in the 1000cc class but definitions vary from person to person.

@johnflavin1602 10 месяцев назад

Great video Alex. Are those 30 kph speed limits I see?

@RideWithAlex 10 месяцев назад

Nope, I see nothing 😂 it's an optical illusion

@johnflavin1602 10 месяцев назад

@@RideWithAlex 👍

@ministerpillowes Год назад

6:56 lol yeah long rides on it include a free workout

@RideWithAlex Год назад

=))))))

@morkovetz Год назад

beautiful

@RideWithAlex Год назад

It is 😁

@CraigKovatch 10 месяцев назад

I love the paint. Too bad North America is stuck with red and black.

@drummer811000 10 месяцев назад

Would this be a good starting bike for a 30 year old? Would i be able to learn and perfect the basic skills to be a good rider, starting on a bigger bike like this??? Opinions please

@RideWithAlex 10 месяцев назад

Tbh I don't think it's a good beginner bike, look for something in the 40-50bhp range.

@timsimon8995 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, easy. Practise basic skills on a dirt bike first is always a good idea.

@mohammadnashitsiddiqui2168 6 месяцев назад

If you go through A2 regulations, it's probably a good choice

@ericsmith7888 Год назад

I love mine versatile…….

@patricksevenants6873 3 месяца назад

nice

@IAmSwordless- 3 месяца назад

2:56 THATS WHEN YK A GUYS HAVING FUN

@RideWithAlex 3 месяца назад

😁😁😁

@dundzior 2 месяца назад

how tall are u and did the bike feel small?

@RideWithAlex 2 месяца назад

I'm 1.75m tall it didn't feel small

@judge831 5 месяцев назад

If 8k rpm is too fast in 3rd gear, downshift to 2nd.

@RideWithAlex 5 месяцев назад

Good advice :))

@JNZLNTHNY 11 месяцев назад

I like his accent. It’s like Natasha Romanoff’s litol sistor

@RideWithAlex 11 месяцев назад

=)))))))))))))) thanks I guess =))

@ivansim1876 7 месяцев назад

Hi there, how bad vibration?

@RideWithAlex 7 месяцев назад

It felt very smooth, I'm very picky with vibrations and this felt very smooth.

@RossMKF1 9 месяцев назад

Weird question but what phone is that you’re holding

@RideWithAlex 9 месяцев назад

Asus zenfone 7 pro

@RossMKF1 9 месяцев назад

@@RideWithAlex Looks nice! Don’t get too many of those in the states

@Adrian.B01 Год назад

Hai ca mai vrem review-uri, asaca ai grija si de permis. Iti vorbeste unu care sta toata vara pe bara :(

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Era eveniment de test ride stia poliția ce ruta avem si a fost totul ok :)

@rogerp4612 3 месяца назад

Even more drama on the naked version - CB650R - same powetrain, but you really feel even more like you're ripping through the atmosphere.

@CristiBucerzan Год назад

U forgot to take this one on the dirt road :p

@madwinningsteam1860 Год назад

😂😂😂

@RideWithAlex Год назад

That would have been something 😂😂😂😂

@hmoosawi Год назад

Ha Ha Ha Ha... I expected it to go with your mind even though you said we wouldn't see anything extreme 😀 from you on this bike. I have CBR 600 🏍️ , it's true that its seat is sporty and uncomfortable, but believe me, its performance is addiction , so I can't give it up. Thanks for the review mixed with comedy that makes us laugh 👍😆👍

@RideWithAlex Год назад

My pleasure 😁😁😁 I can understand why you wouldn't want to give it up

@BelfastBiker 3 месяца назад

Start of video "ONLY 63NM" Later in video: "JEEEEESUSS!!! Holy Moly!" Lol.....

@RideWithAlex 3 месяца назад

I know 😂😂😂 and that's why a spec sheet never tells the entire story.

@brookem1952 10 месяцев назад

Ay hold ur lane buddy 🤣

@RideWithAlex 10 месяцев назад

:)))

@islamdrai2553 Год назад

😂😂 you sould try the litter bike

@RideWithAlex Год назад

😳 Maybe if I have the change but on a track or highway so i can really feel the power, on normal roads it's too fast you cand make senss of it.

@islamdrai2553 Год назад

@@RideWithAlex for me the 600 it's ridiculously fast so the litter it's pointless but the feeling you get of it when you twist the throttle is out of this world

@RideWithAlex Год назад

@@islamdrai2553 i can only imagine at this point 😁

@islamdrai2553 Год назад

@@RideWithAlex 😁

@Voovooze Год назад

Calm down we’re in a village lol

@RideWithAlex Год назад

Don't disturb the locals 😂

@themarvelousvintage76 3 месяца назад

Jump on old cbr 929 or 954rr you gonna see how fast they are.......

@RideWithAlex 3 месяца назад

I don't doubt it.

@sweetlemonade123 18 дней назад

Honestly, bro doesn't sound like he should be riding this kind of bike...

@RideWithAlex 18 дней назад

Why not, did I enjoy it too much?

@sweetlemonade123 18 дней назад

@@RideWithAlex I was scared the entire time while watching.

@PulsarSuni-rj2bq 8 месяцев назад

The indian version have only 85bhp 🥲

@RideWithAlex 8 месяцев назад

Not much different, I think this had 92

@ToxicGamer86454 10 месяцев назад

This is the "based on actual events" of motorcycles. It definitely isn't a sport bike

@RideWithAlex 10 месяцев назад

Depends on your previous experience :)

@chukwuerikadike804 5 месяцев назад

I wouldn't quickly dismiss this as definitely not being a sport bike. It rides like one and in capable hands would keep up with any 600 super sport. I think the only thing that would need to change for this kind of performance would be the tire and brake pads.

@ToxicGamer86454 5 месяцев назад

@@chukwuerikadike804 It doesn’t have a super sport chassis. It doesn’t have super sport suspension. It doesn’t have a super sport engine. It doesn’t have a super sport riding position. It only has the look.

@bucharestbiketraffic Год назад

BLASPHEMY! The SYM NHT 200 is a much better bike. It can go off road and this can not.

@RideWithAlex Год назад

=)))))) Look who's back!

@kundankumar-jm2ni 11 месяцев назад

U should go With 100cc Open the throttle bro it's Honda 😭😂

@RideWithAlex 11 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣

@AtomTwain 11 месяцев назад

When can I view the CBR 650ER cyber samurai electric edition 650mile radius of power a thrill ride,🙏🪐😇

@RideWithAlex 11 месяцев назад

I don't know of any electric version. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@davidchiarletti4648 Год назад

Imagine if he opened up a supersport litre It would be great to see !GATE13SW6CREW cfc

@RideWithAlex Год назад

I think I need to practice a little bit more on sport bikes in the 100bhp range. At the moment I probably wouldn't open up a liter bike more then half throttle. Maybe on a track with a bike that has wheelie control so I know I can go full gas and the thing wouldn't loop it's self. But as it sits i don't i don't want to try a liter bike just yet.