2025 Honda CB650R And CBR650R E-Clutch Launched, Prices Start From Rs 9.60 Lakh!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The CBR650R and the CB650R are debuting Honda's E-Clutch technology in India.
- Both bikes remain identical to their standard versions in terms of design.
- The E-Clutch versions of both bikes get a big piston front fork.
- Both bikes share the same 648cc, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder powertrain.
A few days ago, we informed you of the new Honda CB650R and the CBR650R E-Clutch teasers that were rolled out by the Japanese bikemaker. Both bikes have now been launched nearly a year after their global debut, with the CB650R priced at Rs 9.60 lakh, and the CBR650R priced at Rs 10.40 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).
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Honda CB650R And CBR650R Launched; Details
The Honda CB650R and the CBR650R E-Clutch are powered by the same 648cc, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder powertrain, producing 93.8bhp at 12,000rpm and 63Nm of torque at 9500rpm. However, in comes the E-Clutch technology; a fully-automatic clutch that takes away the need to use a clutch lever, and allows you to use the shift pedal in a manner similar to how one would use a quickshifter. It also allows riders to adjust the 'feel' of the clutch lever upto three different settings; hard, medium and soft. The E-Clutch system also allows you to completely turn it off as well.
Design-wise, both bikes remain identical to their standard versions. The naked neo-retro CB650R features a slanted round-ish headlight, a sharper tail-section with a new tail lamp and new radiator shrouds, and the familiar four-cylinder pipes as well. The CBR650R continues with the full-fairing and sharper headlamps, along with a redesigned tail section.
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The hardware bits are also shared between the CB650R and the CBR650R E-Clutch. Built on a steel diamond frame, the bikes hang off of 41mm Showa semi-function big-piston USD forks, along with a 10-step preload adjustable monoshock. The brakes continue to be 310mm twin discs with a four-piston calliper up front, along with a 240mm disc with a single-piston calliper at the rear.
In terms of features, the CBR650R and the CB650R receive a new 5-inch TFT screen, with smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, calls and SMS alerts via the Honda RoadSync software.
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Verdict
With the debut of the E-Clutch technology, the CB650R and the CBR650R have no direct rivals in the Indian market yet. Yamaha is yet to launch its Y-AMT series of bikes here. Other manufacturers are also said to be working on automatic transmissions for their bikes, and they are yet to make their global debut.
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