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Motorcycle comparison · Supersport
Honda CBR650R (RH01) vs CBR650R (RH15-E_Clutch)
2019 Honda CBR650R vs 2024 Honda CBR650R: fast is a given. What sets them apart isn't.
Into a tight bend the 2019 Honda CBR650R tips in lightly, and it's planted once leaned over. The 2024 Honda CBR650R's clutch lever doesn't move there.
So which one do you buy?
The 2024 CBR650R has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Small edge: 2024 CBR650R
Through rush hour, the 2024 CBR650R is a little easier to live with. Put it down to easier everyday riding.
What makes each one tick
2019 CBR650R
Down low the 2019 CBR650R's inline-four pulls smoothly and without fuss, but it's near the top of the tach that the engine starts to rush. Low revs don't bring much shove. There's serious stopping power in the Nissin four-piston calipers each time the brake lever comes in. The bite builds steadily the harder you squeeze.
2024 CBR650R
On the 2024 CBR650R the E-Clutch handles every takeoff and shift by itself, yet there's still a manual override when you want it. The riding position won't punish you. Up top, the intake and exhaust howl toward redline.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- Quickshifter: standard on the 2024 CBR650R, option on the 2019 CBR650R.
- TFT Display: standard on the 2024 CBR650R, not offered on the 2019 CBR650R.
- Smartphone Connectivity: standard on the 2024 CBR650R, not offered on the 2019 CBR650R.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
Neither of these is a mile-muncher. If big days are the plan, keep looking.
Count track days, twisty roads, and running costs as a draw. The deal on the table and the condition of the bike matter more here.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2019 CBR650R
What owners say
Strengths
- Smooth, flexible inline-four engine
- Strong, progressive brakes
Trade-offs
- Needs revs for excitement
- Noticeable vibration at highway speeds
2024 CBR650R
What owners say
Strengths
- Innovative E-Clutch system
- Smooth, high-revving inline-four engine
Known problems to check before you buy
2019 CBR650R
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
2024 CBR650R
- Gearshift arm fastener recall Recall 25V107000 On certain 2024 units built between June 7 and July 18, 2024, the fasteners securing the gearshift arm may loosen and detach, resulting in total loss of gear-shifting capability — a serious safety risk. Honda launched a safety recall (NHTSA 25V-107) to replace the gearshift arm assembly.
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.9 in (810 mm)
- Displacement
- 649 cc
- Engine
- Inline-four
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Power
- 95 hp (70 kW)
- Peak power at
- 12,000 rpm
- Fuel economy
- 48 mpg (US) / 4.9 L/100 km
- Fuel capacity
- 4.1 US gal (15.4 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 310 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| 2019 CBR650R | 2024 CBR650R | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 456 lb (207 kg) | 465 lb (211 kg) |
| 2019 CBR650R | 2024 CBR650R | |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 47 lb-ft (64 Nm) | 46 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 8,500 rpm | 9,000 rpm |
| 2019 CBR650R | 2024 CBR650R | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in (1450 mm) | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| 2019 CBR650R | 2024 CBR650R | |
|---|---|---|
| Quickshifter | Option | Standard |
| TFT Display | Not offered | Standard |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
