2018 CBR650 and CB650

[h0ck3y]

Can't remember if it was this forum or the old one where we were all talking about the end of the CBR650 but it looks like I spoke too soon (Honda did skip 2017 here, though).

New 2018 CBR650 - I like red and black colour scheme, but not sure about the black (instead of the aluminum look) and gold on the engine.
http://motorcycle.honda.ca/model/sport/cbr650f/2018

And the CB650 is finally coming to Canada:
http://motorcycle.honda.ca/model/naked/cb650f

 

[Duncan]

by my reconning, some markets are not getting the 2017 until late enough to call it the 2018.

we also appear to back to 5 or 6 schemes spread randomly around the world.

 

[mattp140]

I'm really diggin the headlights on these new 17-18s. It almost looks like a face of a cheetah. I wonder if these would be plug and play with older models.

 

[Tris]

Feel the rush

 

[Tris]

 

[Duncan]

I'm really diggin the headlights on these new 17-18s. It almost looks like a face of a cheetah. I wonder if these would be plug and play with older models.

we have been hanging for the parts fiche for almost half a year.
it is strongly suspected that the headlight and the panels immediately next to it are different. not sure about the mounting points also.

 

[baugustine]

Happy to see them continue to make both models as that means lots of aftermarket vendors making cool upgrades/mods. I was a little afraid we were going to be model orphans after 2016.

 

[Raghu Sarangapani]

USA website got updated too, CB650F is coming for the first time:

http://powersports.honda.com/2018/cb650f/options.aspx
http://powersports.honda.com/2018/cbr650f/options.aspx

I am excited about CB650F. Last year I wanted to buy the CBR650F ABS but I am not a great fan of black color. So I contacted a dealer in Canada and got all the Silver colored parts including the gas tank. Now I can buy the CB650F and stick the fairings to it. The added advantage is it comes with a handle bar that's taller and more upright!

 

[GPJake]

Good videos! Feel the rush indeed.

 

[StephaneCBR]

was about time to bring the naked version of the 650f in north america. I think they will sell more CBs than CBRs, naked versions are popular here. Honda will have a bike to compete the FZ07.

 

[Peter B]

Just bought a 2018 CB650F and now waiting for it to arrive at the dealership!

 

[Jonathan]

I'm really diggin the headlights on these new 17-18s. It almost looks like a face of a cheetah. I wonder if these would be plug and play with older models.

I have the new CB650F. I had a CBR650F before. The headlight on the old model was good... but on the new one it's incredible. You don't need high beam most of the time.

 

[StephaneCBR]

Just bought a 2018 CB650F and now waiting for it to arrive at the dealership!

Lucky you had the option between CBR and CB; back in spring 2015 there was only the CBR over here. I have not seen one on the road yet and I did not passed at a dealer to look at it but it is tempting to go for the naked version.

 

[ADIOS600]

I had a faired cbr600rr before my cb650f and to be fair you may be surprised that the wind blast isn't that much different for me.

 

[Peter B]

It's finally arrived, now just have to get through the break-in period and get as many KM's in as I can. Winter is coming!

 

[ADIOS600]

Lovely looking bike, please say you will discard the spare wheel carrier at the back though.

 

[Jonathan]

My tail tidy is going on tomorrow....

 

[StephaneCBR]

It's finally arrived, now just have to get through the break-in period and get as many KM's in as I can. Winter is coming!View attachment 708

Congrats for the new bike, looks great ! One of the first unit sold in East of Canada I guess.....

Like ADIOS600 says, get rid of the ugly rear tail as quick as you can ;-)

 

[Duncan]

Check your owners manual for the break in period, you may be pleasantly surprised at how minimalist it is.

 

[Jerry]

I love that color scheme on the CB.
Enjoy your ride!