2024 Honda CB650R | 15.000KM One Year Ownership Experience 

CS Racing exhaust man, like eating candy with your ears. Also get rid of that lizard tail, haha. - About the video, I think it's a fair and good review of the bike. A lot to be agreed there. Nice job on the talking also. I was going to make a "tour" on my bike some weeks ago but.. felt kinda dumb talking to the vid. Maybe I'll do it on a later date.

Awesome video, perfectly detailed 🙌🥰

I started riding this year and got a 125cc for easier learning and just recently bought a used 2022 cb650r as my first motorcycle for next season. Can't wait to do 15k km on it too :D

I bought a similar Honda CB650R with an E-clutch back in May, largely thanks to your videos where I heard it’s also suitable for taller riders (I’m 192 cm). Initially, I was also considering other bikes like the Yamaha XSR900. Unfortunately, the dealership here in Lithuania didn’t have it in stock. I wanted to sit on it and get a feel for the riding position, and I wasn’t keen on ordering it blindly. I got my license on August 13th, and by then, I had already put around 1000 km on the bike, learning and practicing with it. I even took my driving test on it. In driving school, we trained on the Yamaha MT-07. One of the things I love most about the Honda CB650R is its four-cylinder engine. It’s incredibly smooth, especially when compared to the twin-cylinder engine of the Yamaha MT-07. As you’ve mentioned, if you keep the revs low, it’s very beginner-friendly despite having 95 horsepower. But if you feel like having some fun, revving it over 7,000 rpm transforms it into an entirely different beast. The only thing I had to adjust to was the throttle. It has an unusually long free play at the beginning, and the throttle response is quite sensitive - almost jerky. I’ve added some mods to the bike: Evotech Honda CB650R crash protection (sliders), heated grips (which I consider a must-have), and a small Honda windscreen for the instrument panel with an aluminum insert. So far, I’ve ridden 6,300 km around Lithuania, and I’m extremely satisfied with the bike. I did encounter one issue, though: As I was riding, I suddenly noticed that I couldn’t shift gears using the gear change pedal. The pedal felt loose, and there was no resistance or response when I tried to change gears. After pulling over and inspecting the situation, I realized the 7 mm flange nut had unscrewed, causing the gear change sensor to completely disconnect from the gear change arm. Luckily, I was in the city when it happened, and I was able to knock on a nearby house and fix it temporarily with two nuts - and it worked just fine! :) Later, the Honda dealership replaced the parts with original ones. I found out I’m not the only one who experienced this problem. Either the nut wasn’t secured with threadlocker, or it loosened up due to vibrations. I’m not sure, but I would’ve added a locknut to prevent it from happening again. Now, after some time, I realize that for long trips (over 400 km), I’d probably prefer a different bike - something with a more comfortable seat, wind protection, and cruise control. But for city riding and trips under 200 km, it’s perfect. As for the E-clutch, I find it really convenient in traffic. When you let off the throttle, the bike coasts smoothly and gradually slows down to a stop. It automatically disengages the clutch as the engine revs drop below idle. You can maintain a speed of 3-5 km/h by just giving short bursts of throttle. Most of the time, you don’t need to use the clutch at all, which is very convenient. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. For example, in driving school, we were taught to do U-turns and slaloms at idle speed. With the E-clutch, it’s possible, but in tight turns, the bike loses a bit of speed if you let go of the throttle. You need to be aware of that. On the flip side, it allows you to make tighter turns. If you want to do a U-turn while maintaining constant throttle, there’s a trick: press and release the clutch lever before the maneuver, and the E-clutch disengages for 5 seconds. There are some nuances, but it’s really beginner-friendly. What I don’t like: sometimes downshifts aren’t as smooth as they would be if done manually. I think this is because the throttle is cable-operated, and the system can’t blip the throttle during downshifts. I feel like the E-clutch would perform much better if the throttle was ride-by-wire, allowing the computer to manage the throttle more accurately during shifts. Overall, I’m really happy with my choice. For long trips, I’d like a second bike with an engine as smooth as this one. I’m currently considering the Yamaha Tracer 9GT+ or Ducati Multistrada V4S as a second bike.

Great video!

This was my first season also and I did 3500km in 6 months, so for me 15000 km is a lot. I am starting from 2019 Yamaha Aerox 50cc, so long distance trips are almost impossible due to its small engine and availability of roads I can ride on. I got it brand new as Christmas gift, but i was a little lazy to do my drivers license 😅. I enjoyed this season. Greetings from Poland!

I had mine for 14'000km, 10'000km of those it was restricted to 35kw. I found myself wanting something more powerful just after 4000km with full power. That's why I sold it and bought a XSR900 🤩

Great video mate, I bought mine this year just like you in May, I am from Slovakia so the weather is pretty much the same as it is at you. I tought that I was riding so much I started to feel sad for the bike because I was using it at every opportunity, but looking at yours now I am not sure :D :o 15000 km is crazy, but its nice to see that you are enjoying it, I only did 5000 but there is still a bit time this year for riding :D

I have to choose between cb650r with that new clutch, or the mt09. The xsr700 seems to be pretty nice as well. Hard decision…

Bro has an E30 🤯

after 15,000km do you still look back at it in awe the same way as day 1?

Can you talk a bit about fuel comp.? Whats your average km/l?

Does it feel heavy moving around in the garage?