Honda CBR650F (India-spec) specifications leaked in comparo - Report

07/07/2015 - 09:59 Honda CBR650F, Spy pictures, Honda Motorcycles Anjan Ravi

Will be assembled in India.

Ahead of its launch which is slated to take place this month, specifications of the Honda CBR650F were revealed in a slideshow, comparing the motorcycle to the Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph Street Triple and the Ducati Monster 795.

Honda CBR650F India spec sheet — The CBR650F will come only in 1 color according to the report.

The CBR650F, one of the many launches for HMSI (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.) this year, is powered by a 649 cc four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 87 PS at 11,000 rpm and 63 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm and is paired to a 6-speed transmission.

Honda CBR650F side India spied — A four-cylinder engine delivers 87 PS on the CBR650F.

For the Indian market, the CBR650F will be assembled with localization levels of about 5 percent. Initially, the motorcycle will be available for sale in around 20 locations in the country. According to one report, assembly of the bike will initially be capped at 2 units/day, and only one color option will be available.

Honda CBR650F India spied — The Kawasaki Ninja 650 will be a key rival to the CBR650F.

The CBR650F is based on a twin-spar steel frame and measures 2,110 mm in length, 755 mm in width and 1,145 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,450 mm. It will use a 41 mm telescopic fork up front and a swingarm monoshock strut at the rear.

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Braking power for Honda's middleweight comes from a 320 mm twin-piston caliper disc at the front and a 240 mm single-piston caliper disc at the rear. A digital speedo with two tripmeters are part of the feature list.

[Source - BikeAdvice]