HONDA | CB650R | THE VERDICT | 2021 

Sir, I found that reducing tyre pressures by just 4-5 psi makes a huge difference as to how the non-adjustable front suspension feels. I had eyeball-jarring problems when I first got my bike. After almost wanting to sell it, I realised just a small reduction in front/rear pressures can make a big difference. Dave Moss Tuning informed me that 'manufacturers recommended pressures' are just a starting point. If one feels it's necessary, one should experiment with tyre pressures...it makes a big difference.

MAAANNN!!! hit on the nail here - 30:52 THE FLOW thing is exactly why I started riding again after a break of 10 years... Such a blast when your in this flow state Great video 👍

I most say your communication skills are off the charts. when you drive and tell. i feel like i'm driving the bike. Bravo :_:

Had mine since early last month and I agree with pretty much everything you said. This review is the one I would direct anyone to to get a real feel for the bike. I think its a fabulous bike, I never expected it to be so good. Thanks.

I like the beeline. I'll put that on my wishlist for my Speed Triple. Another great vid & great to see you getting out more. ✊🐟

I have been noticing many reviews of the cb650r lately and have noticed the same opinions as yours. I have had mine for a year and use it as my daily bike. After 16000 kms, it has been perfect. I am an older rider and enjoy its smoothness and predictability. I enjoy your reviews and I am glad that you liked it as much as I do.

Appreciate your review. You really covered everything I could've thought off. Looking to upgrade from my 2014 CB500F

Glad I have found you Mr Fish I was getting totally bored with TMF, excellent review really enjoyed it.

I agree with you about the quick shifter. It definitely brings the bike to life. I wish that Honda would give this bike a ride by wire throttle so that they can add an auto-blipping downshift as well but given that they just updated this bike and it has that stupid E-clutch and a cable throttle, I assume we won't be getting RBW and QS up and down any time soon.

It’s winter here in Melbourne, Australia which is the main reason I put a bikini fairing on my CB500F. It makes all the difference. It has all the performance I need. The 650 would cost me a lot more to run and get me into a lot more trouble. We are in a snap-Lockdown 4 for at least 7 days, possibly more- can’t go anymore than 5kays from home. Those people on pushies all deserve medals, so brave. Yamaha Tracer 9GT with a fairing, hand covers,heated seat, grips.

I love the smell of the honda inlines engine when they get hot

Someday i’ll get this bike! Great review m8

Thanks for the review. I got my CB after watching your vid in 2019. Love the bike hate the dash. Did you find any difference between the 19 and the latest? It's supposed to be more assured at the front end.

Love your vlogs

@26:45 it sounds like your describing the Triumph tiger Sport 660 😉

The tail since release in 2019 has always been a bit too big. It’s those silly rules about the number plate being behind the rear wheel. The J-tech tail tidy I think is the best replacement. I have one on my CBR650R and it’s a huge improvement.

Excellent bike just ordered one.

Love your vids you make me laugh with your jokes 😂👍

Class👍🏻

Great story,love your humour and great review.Pick my new 2021 cb650r tomorrow.Only thing I’m 6ft tall and 95kg ,what do you think my friend?👍

I think the red looks pretty good on any Honda but have you seen the Glemseck CB650 at Doble's? Looks pretty cool to be honest

I have just traded after having it for a month Rebel 500 for CB650R I was driving CB on training, don’t ask me why I choose Rebel as first, but now am on CB and am happy of the choice I made. Still some doubts on back of the head but hey ho. Love the vid keep going

I love that steel blue color.

Moto Fantastica ne ho una , da due anni , Fantastica moto !!

I also watch EnglishBiker Dan, the Missenden Flyer, an other UK reviewers. I am somewhat amazed none of these reviewers talk about tyres, and tyre pressures. I am absolutely no expert, and know nothing about tyre choices..I trust the original bike manufacturer to keep me safe. However...I don't think there is enough spoken about tyre pressures...as if it 'does not matter'. On my new Honda CB650R....on the poorly maintained roads I ride on in Asia...adjusting (reducing) the pressures a little bit made a huge difference to my riding experience.

My hearth ackes for this steel steed. I am pretty much fell in love with it since the frist time I laid eyes upon it. Superb video, Thank you!

I've had one of these since 2019, lovely bike although is still get a numb bum after an hours or so when i'm riding in jeans

I look at this and it really reminds me of the 90s cb500 sure it’s got a parallel 4 and extra disks but give it that old school green paint and it would be a modern clone , god I miss that bike,

Nice video Mr Fish. I do love that bike and Iam struggling to choose between that and the CBR650R. I love them both! Buy both? Ha ha great to see you out and about in the dry’ish weather. Hopefully it will be more sun from now on 👍🏻

Hey Mr Fish, for ergos or comfort do you think the CB650R or XSR700 is better at 6' 2"?

If you like the fairing, maybe you can review the gold wing?

Hey man! Just found your channel through this Honda CB650R ride & review, great content! I was wondering if you ever tried the Honda CB300R? I'm asking because I’m watching videos to find out about what should be the first bike I own. And even though I wouldn't mind starting on a 300cc bike in this economy I feel like selling it would be nearly impossible in order to upgrade. I wonder what’s your opinion about getting a Honda CB650R as a first bike. Pricier for sure, but I don't want to buy another one in a few years and it appears to me that the CB650R might be a good choice being a beginner as well as long term ownership, and that in line 4 sound... I'm in love with it. It has amazing reviews, haven’t heard anything bad about it so far (maybe that it's not that snappy with the throttle but I'm not an agressive driver anyway) everyone who rides it loves it. Do you think it works well as a beginner bike for a responsible rider? I would use it for city and longer trips as well. Thank you in advance! Have a good one!

Pillion straps ! Thank you !! "did you read the manual"?!

I like your motorcycle,super cool I feel,I also sent LIKE👍 I know, We are HONDA lover

Hello, Do you recommend this as a beginner bike over the MT03?

Others who have tail tidied this up found the space under the seat got flooded and their back covered in muck. As much as I dislike it I’d rather pass on the other two options. At least in the states we don’t have a yellow pizza box for a reg plate, might help

Cool

Please don't apologise for your garage!! I love British!

poor brits all the rain an those narrow hedge lined roads. looking hard at this bike, but like 2k more than the yamy 700!. ?.

24 miles per hour average speed is sign of responsible rider ❤❤

Does it have a type c port under the seat? Honda Does advertise that and idk if I'll be getting that feature on mine here in India as standard

Interesanti interesanti

Like the medium joke lol 😂

Lol I've taken a grom on the motorway, did Cornwall to Manchester. It's ok just stay in slow lane.

Average fuel efficiency would be important for both an "Everyday" bike and an "Adventure/Sport Tourer". So what fuel efficiencies did you see?

I’m looking for only bike for me and I’m torn between cb650r and cb500 . Love cb650r for smile on my face and cb500x for practicality and comfort. Please help my choose😀😀

Sounds like our German summer this year.....

I’m really torn between this and the trident 660

Anyone riding a naked really should be using earplugs. Anything over 80dB will cause cumulative damage and no helmet is that quiet at higher speeds. The only compromise I make is my daily commute, where my highest speed is 40mph (for half a mile). Even that is uncomfortable when it's windy. Anything higher than that speed and it gets loud enough to pose a risk, even with a Neotec 2.

you dislike the ally / black on the footrests, but the whole thing is a mess: gold forks; dark bronze wheels; light bronze engine cases; brushed ally airboxes............ all topped off with a bright yellow spring. cheese n rice

Sound like an actual Aussie. 🤣 Not really, nice try tho. Great review of a great bike. However Australia decided to only import the A2 version only. The only way around it is the have the ECU flashed and air inlets replaced with the non-restricted ones. 👍😎🇦🇺

What is the name of that sat nav your using

Was it more comfortable than the CB1000R

👍 From India I just booked my CB650R at the dealership and I forgot to ask them if there's a USB port under the seat. Some reviewers mentioned it's there but is it there?

Next ride, . . .an Ambulance 😄

does it have very stiff suspension?

For a second there I thought you were unhappy with your helmet

I'd be a little concerned with blasting down those roads with all the trees on either side. Wildlife can appear at any time

Your roads are scary narrow, I don’t believe this is UK!! Lol

I still don't know what it looks like. I only saw bits and pieces.

Fish complaining about the water.... Nice bad weather review. What is that navigation?

Aussie oi oi oi 🤣🤣🤣

Bike is....ok I guess.

It’s double standard s

I got 4k on my 2019 now and to be honest this bike is as annoying as is fun, it lacks torque, definitely buzzy, knee's are too high, finicky throttle response, poor display, and no windshield

"The gods?" Is that what you believe, or an attempt at humor?

Nice vid if you like a man telling you about how it's raining.Get a grip your in England it's not rare!

You don't 'film' anywhere. You shoot, or you video.