Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has launched the 2021 CBR650R and CB650R in India. The new models will make their way to the Indian market through CKD route.
Atsushi Ogata, MD, President & CEO, HMSI, said, “Honda is committed to provide the best from the worlds of racing, adventure and roadsters to Indian riders. We are proud to add two highly awaited models – 2021 CBR650R and CB650R in our premium motorcycle product portfolio.”
Yadvinder Singh Guleria, director – sales & marketing, HMSI, said, “Ever since its launch, CBR650R has been the heart throb of young motorcycle enthusiasts. Further strengthening our product portfolio of premium motorcycles, we are pleased to introduce for the first time in India, CB650R to take the excitement in the middleweight naked sports category a notch higher. The 650 siblings are set to provide a thrilling experience to the riders.”
The frame is a twin tube type that enables a highly efficient downdraft intake layout while taking advantage of the supple characteristics of steel. Around the swing arm pivot and engine hanger structure, weight reduction and mass centralization are realized.
The 649cc, DOHC 16-valve engine is tuned to create pure enjoyable in-line four-cylinder performance, with the classically fast ‘pick-up’ through the rev range and hard-hitting, high-revving top end. Max net power of 64 kW arrives @ 12,000rpm with max net torque of 57.5 Nm delivered at 8,500 rpm.