2024 Honda CB650R E-Clutch | Still FUN? 

Anything that can get more people riding motorbikes is a win.

Don't know what's better, the bike or the fact that I'm watching an English video with the sun out!

I love how Honda are continuously improving the CB/CBR 650 range. Those updates are great and that e-clutch system is so clever in my opinion. I still love the looks of the bike and the performance is perfect for the UK roads. Nice review Dan and looking forward to the future videos of the bike.

The E-Clutch is gonna be pretty revolutionary. Yamaha is already coming out with something similar. And i suspect at some point A LOT of bikes will run a similar system. Cos you get the best of both worlds, without any of the downsides.

I hate to say it but i think i prefer the old design... The new headlight and intake ports don't look as nice to me... The new dash and E-Clutch look like great additions though!

Its a quickshifter that can also do idle gears. The fuck are people complaining about?

Thank you for the showcase Dan! Ive had my CB650R for 4 years now and still love it! I like the redesign. Im also surprised that this didn't make its way over to the States either. Maybe for 2025 or 26!

That inline 4 is just to die for! Also, Did Dans bottom give this the thumbs up? Biggest shock of 2024. Thanks so much for the video, Dan! Can't wait for the next video.

Hey Dan, I love the video’s, I just bought a Honda NX500 and I’m very excited for the longer term review! The video’s are great, keep it up 👌🏻

Thanks Dan, I've got the DCT NT and an e-clutch would be really useful for low speed manoeuvring, I can see the benefits of it 👍

I love the idea of the e clutch. Brilliant concept in my opinion. Lovely bike too.

Man the CB650R is just so good looking. Beautiful bike! One day I'll have one for myself, but probably not for another 4yrs, life in the UK is so expensive at the moment 😭 Great review as per usual 👍. Yeah i agree, the new air intakes look really odd. Way preferred the previous ones.

this system was available with Honda Street in 100 CC scooter probably in earlier format used it for like 10 years amazing one probably 1998 - 2008 era

Great video, whens part 2 out? Looking forward to seeing it!

I've had mine for just over a month and it makes light work of the 15 mile (each way) across london cummute! 1st gear is a little jerky when filtering through traffic but using 2nd gear sorts this out!

I love mine, I struggled with clutch control, just couldn't quite get it right, I was terrible I have no idea how I managed to pass my full licence, However this e clutch is just amazing, I finally can actually enjoy riding without the anxiety of not letting clutch out enough and hearing the terrible over rev or stalling, And as opposed to dct, I still can use the clutch to keep practicing,

Absolutely perfect bike. Definitely gonna buy this.

I have always wanted one of these bikes. I loved the pipes. I didnt know the 400f existed, it fell into my lap, and I love it. I would love to try one of these for a year or two. The intake cheeks I am not a fan of personally. The eclutch is neat and i dont think it should be a crutch for new riders, certainly cool to have

love those downpipes.

i want this for stop and go traffic!

I can see an advantage of the E-Clutch over the DCT as it allows for you to manually “feather” the clutch for low speed maneuvers. 👍

£100 for the e-clutch, including the quick shifter. This isn't a scooter, gear changes are manual but either with or without the clutch. What's not to like? Honda will run this out across their range.

For me, that new air intake left n right make the bike look awesome, it’s filling the emptiness.

The clutch is similar to the cub bike (small bike) that is used in south east Asia. easy to ride. Good review Dan.

Interesting concept that will appeal to the new generation of riders who like things being done for them.

Love that there is an option to switch to what would be standard. If it gets more riders into it then I'm for it. An extra £100 is also quite reasonable.

I think the intakes and the bike in general look awesome - overall this bike is just really appealing. Only downside is the insurance for these is sky high from what I’m hearing (if you live in London)

I’m old school,.. or am l 🤨 still think it’s part of the engagement of riding a bike with a clutch. I have a scooter as well and it has its place either for enjoying exploring when I’m away with my Motorhome and a convenient trip in to town. ., but when I’m my motorbike I like to engage with different revs and rev matching and yes, enjoy the mechanics of a machine that needs input from the rider. I’m sure it’s very good for others as well.

How was the big windshield on your old CB? I currently have the small one but I would consider the bigger one if I the wind protection would be significantly better.

great review as always, have this engine in my cbr650r, to be honest not keen on e clutch or dct, also looks like an after thought the way fitted to the bike.engine

The previous design was perfect all it needed was the TFT dash and morr comfy seat but hey ...its still nice 👌

Three things spring to mind immediately: 1) Is it not overkill for one brand to have two different automatic systems? Honda already has DCT, which is arguably more useful and logical, albeit much more expensive 2) Why bother including a clutch lever? Either have it and make it a manual bike or make it fully automatic like DCT 3) The 650 naked seems an odd bike to introduce this system. This is the one bike I would have thought buyers would get precisely because they use the clutch and gears.

Currently chewing over upgrading my 2019 CB650R (also in red) to one of these or hold to see what the new CB1000R is looks like. I agree with the intakes. Prefer the older ones too.

I think its a great system, I have a 2024 cbr650r e clutch which replaced my 2023 cb650r , I prefer the cbr position and better wind protection. The eclutch works just fine but I do sometimes miss 2nd if I'm not being positive with the lever, down shifts are perfect, when in manual mode I was surprised that the quick shifter is disabled so its either eclutch or full manual. I occasionally use the clutch when carrying out low speed manoeuvres but it's not needed really, great bike, enough power for me , and I think the new cbr in red looks fantastic 😊

I want one!

Omg - so jealous! Very excited about the e-clutch……and your review of course. Now where’s my wallet.

The technology is great however....as someone who already owns an electric car and just uses the gas pedal and braks (ie can be boring at times), I enjoy having to use the clutch. I think that it keeps me engaged with the bike and everything that is happening around me....that said, I find the choice to drive the bike in a traditional way very appealing.

good vid, i agree that the older version looks better

I suppose it would come in handy at the tolls!

What a machine! So glad that its still has all 4 cylinders. She sounds so naughty! The e-clutch addition definately adds to the appeal regardless if your a new rider or not. Kudos to Honda for yet another innovation. BUT Dan..... be honest.... did you flinch the first time you put that 1st gear down without pulling the lever? 😅

I ordered one in May.. delays have crept on and on now, until Honda UK are now saying there won’t be any deliveries until October! I’m a new licence holder, so keen to get started asap. If they can’t deliver the bikes, they shouldn’t put them on sale!

Just got my cbr650r because of you from Farnham Honda ;)

The CB650R sounds and looks like the kind of bike I'd like to move up to in a few years, once I hone my roadcraft on my old CG125. The e-clutch especially sounds almost too good to be true, to have the option to go automatic. I just wish it came in blue!

I have mine 2 weeks now. I'm a beginner so I turn it off everytime I ride to perfect my controls. But the times I've used it it's really smooth, feels like a cheat code. The best 'quickshifter' on the market, since it's better then a regular quickshifter

have you tried to change the modes of e clutch from soft to hard?

Love the idea of the E-Clutch, but man the old 650r was so much nicer looking

Personally I miss the 2021 design of the lights & air intake. If I can get that design with e-Clutch, that would be great.

wanna buy this bike because of its looks, sound and technologies. the city where I live is kinda hilly, and I don't wanna use the clutch, also I don't want the DCT... so this bike is an absolutely win-win situation (just a little bit pricey)

Does it still have the harsh vibration like the old model? Planning to buy this one soon, maybe. 😂😂

It's interesting that the new MT09's air intakes actually got way smaller than the previous MT09, and they're definitely smaller than this bike's, and it's a bigger engine.

Frame sliders look like a must for this one. If you fall on that side, or if you slide and that E clutch hits something, could be bad.

I had ordered one of these in black, was supposed to be in within 3 weeks but then got delayed without even having an estimated date the next bike that had a date was 27/2/2025. So I cancelled and got a BMW f900r

I want my 650R back! They can keep my new Hornet. I also want the e-thingie. For a bike with 50 miles on the clock, you were ragging that throttle a bit; so, I'll pass on that particular one. I agree totally about the new looks.

They should have put the money eclutch on a beginner bike like the CB500 or something. The updates also look worse than the old one I think, especially the huge cancer on the side of the engine (eclutch), headlight and tail light, the new air snorkels and the shroud around the front of the tank is black now instead of painted the same colour as the tank. The LCD also looks worse than the old one but has some functionality so it’s a tradeoff I suppose. They should’ve added RBW throttle, up and down QS standard equipment and that’s it. Oh well, when I saw this bike released I went out and bought a brand new 2022 CB650R for a discounted price. Done 3,200km on it so far and love it. Fantastic bike. No regrets. I also got an aftermarket tune smooth fuelling. I did order a QS but I’ve been waiting 4 months and it still hasn’t arrived so I might cancel the order. I don’t think I need it anyway.

I think that this is an excellent first big bike for any rider anywhere....I have a 2023 model and it gets to 150km/h in very little time....94hp is lots of oomph, and a lower torque figure makes it very forgiving for errors made while in heavy traffic.

i wish Honda updated the dash on their smaller bikes too like the CB300R with the same dash on this. KTM and some other chinese manufacturers are offering TFT displays whereas Japanese bikes are still using very basic stuff. I dont think it would push the price that much higher.

Do you know what happens if the final gearing is changed ? How far is the clutch engagement point when you have to override it ? Other reviews seem to say that the clutch biting point is set quite far out which is incredibly annoying for me especially while doing the low speed stuff which is exactly the only scenario that I need to override it.

How does the E-Clutch deal with Emergency Braking? I'm sure I would, out of natural reaction, grab the clutch as you hit the brakes hard, and the need to down shift at the same time. Interesting function - thanks!

The only thing I dislike about this model is the box shaped air intakes. Compared to the previous years, they look horrible. Other than that, everything else is perfect.

I wish the cb1000r looked like this. Only thing this bike needs is cruise control.

I'm used to DCT but that e-clutch is freaking me out 😉

send one to the US

A solution for a problem that doesn’t exist. Like the Yugo this should end up a footnote in mistakes made

Question where's the cb1000 hornet. This cb650 with e clutch wasn't even introduced, yet its here and the cb1000 hornet with was showcased the same time as the Mt09 24 and others yet not a review in sight.

Yes that is because of the way you guys have to do the motorcycle and the revenue is created for your country

Just want to note that in Europe Honda is delaying the shipment of this bike to after October at least due to a parts issue.

Interesting review Dan. I completely get the E clutch has a very real and useful use case, but I for one don't want it - the process of riding the bike with all its processes ndn complexities of operation is one of the things I enjoy. On a seperate note I really don't like the facelift on this bike, WAY prefer the old version.

Do i buy a 2024 with the e clutch or find a 2023 black edition for less money with extras used? I really wish they had brought out a black edition for 2024

Would you buy this or the 750 Hornet? They seem to fill the same niche?

I like using the clutch. I dont have a qs on my bike

My honda ex5 can do it too

I am the only one who watch your video from India. So can i get pin?😅

Wait.. the Uk has a different licence for manual transmissions? Sorry I’m from Canada lol

E-clutch seems like a gimmick to get a few more sales but something extra to go wrong. I wouldn't want to get used to an e-clutch as when you ride any other bike you'll be out of the clutch habit. I still can't decide between the 650 and 750. 4 pistons seem excessive, but the 750 is ugly.

Are you going to get one? It's similar to the one you had.

Did she auto blip when you downshift in e-cluch system ?

Nice system that e-clutch but dont like the looks of this bike. The older looks much better

Impressive technology but not for me. Even though you can still use it manually, that fact it’s on there and not being used would drive me mad. I’m the same with quick shifters unless it’s on a track bike. I’m just getting old and scared of the future 😂

Another excellent report, young Daniel. This is fantastic technology. You've explained the concept perfectly; that is, using it IF you want to or completely ignoring it by conventionally using the clutch, IF you so desire. The choice is YOURS. Simples. For all the Flat Earthers, what is so difficult to comprehend about that?🙄

2:09 I can't find neutral, neutral finds me

I may be biased because I own a 2023 model, but this year 's facelift looks like a downgrade in my opinion. In another note Dan, do you know if the e-clutch could be retrofitted to an older model? I'm expecting a No but no harm in asking

Does the price make any difference with & without E-CLUTCH variants?

Who doesn't like a firm rear end....

I don't like the direction this is going, with more and more cars being only automatic today. Kills much of the fun of driving/riding. But that could just be me being silly.

I had the 2019 cb650r..And felt build quality was not that good..honda standards have gone down ..but they are made in Thailand now .!!!

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 the shlong size joke made the coffee come out of my nose! Thanks! ❤

Why would it have a quick shifter, if it has the e-clutch 🤷🏻‍♂️

video is fake. no way you're in the UK and in the sun at the same time.

All CB’s have spongey breaks 😂

So! It’s a big scooter?

I thought its about e clutch

For some reason I do not like the looks. I prefer the previous years models.

I wont be buying a bike that you've run in Dan.

way too heavy imho, street triple for the win

You DON'T need to Flat-Foot it. Just like you don't need a Pogo Stick, Suspenders, Garmin satnav or a second hole in your butt...

The cowls are ugly; the engine sticks out too far on the right with the E-clutch fitted. Odd bike to fit this sytem to. Nick

The look and colors are kinda ugly. Meh. Just get a Hornet, gsx08s, mt07

literally automatic but for bikes lol

I hate it. Bring back cable clutches, bring back cable throttles and bin off ABS across the board. Real bikes for real riders.

So basically bikes are becoming scooters... When I go on a bike I want to enjoy the mechanics. Have fun, not be pampered around. They can keep their automatic, American-style, stuff to themselves.