I remember the Honda CBR600's. Many of my friends owned them and I rode a couple a few times. Those CBRs were terrific motorcycles. It appears that the Honda made sure that the current CBR650 is true to its heritage! Enjoyed the review.

@johnflavin1602

2 жыл бұрын

I had a CBR and a Fazer. CBR was a much better bike and would have never bought the Fazer had I known how good the CBR was.

I love the days when TMF is showing as a notification for me in the morning. Always cheers me up. Thanks Andy!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

What a mega bike. So glad you reviewed this one. Pretty sure it’ll be my next bike. Cheers.

I have a 2019 cbr650r, it’s a fantastic all round bike that literally can do anything from fast road riding to touring

Great vid as usual! Been looking forward to this one, the CBR650 is a bike that really interests me. Nice to see the return of the fashion segment, scripted and everything!

Great review Andy, that is the bike I am looking to buy so great to see a good review. I do love that bike as it’s everything you need for road riding. Carnt wait for the next one 👍🏻

Took one out yesterday on a test ride in the glorious heat we had, and it was magnificent to ride, if a bit jolty on the gear changes (but that might have just been me getting used to the bike still). It was the first sports bike I've ever tried and safe to say I will be trying more as time goes on!

I believe this is your 1,000th video. Congratulations! Well done. I went back to see when I first started watching - 13 February 2014. I was looking at GS's at the time..

She's definitely a looker. Awesome looking bike even after being thrashed about on those wet roads. Great review as usual!

Love your honesty “I was quickly up to illegal speeds” “if I can find a quiet bit so I’m not all embarrassed walking round the bike”. Great video, eyeing this up as my first bike but prefer the Matt black colour it’s a beauty.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes great looking (and riding) machine.....

I did a test ride on the Honda CBR 650R yesterday. A great, light, powerful and well-balanced bike indeed. The only negative was that I had to really up the revs to get it moving along in the lower gears.

I think this bike makes more sense when you know where it comes from. It's a sporty, faered version of a bike that currently occupies the place the Hornet used to be in. Having said that I don't think this bike is bad in any way, it'll be reliable, that engine is not a new piece of kit, has been tested, it looks the part, maybe more than its nature would allow it to be. Not complaining, this looks head and shoulder better than most true sportbikes.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

It's certainly more practical/usable/cheaper....and still fun!

You're an absolute legend, all your videos are really informative, thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Picking up mine in the next few days i can't wait, an awesome bike for a quick blast on a nice sunny day.

Another great review. This bike looks so much better in black.

Really appreciate this review. I have put a deposit on one in the US arriving shortly at my local dealership. I have been confident about the decision, but this video really just fully convinced me. I am just dying to see some reviews of the US black version, but they haven't hit the market here for long enough for any decent reviews to come out.

@jared123123

2 жыл бұрын

Picked up a black one myself in Canada, love it. Not a fan of the flashy Honda red so really, really enjoying this scheme

In the real world, this is pretty much covering all the bases isn’t it. Good effort from Honda for making a genuinely capable all rounder at a sensible cost. It’s almost as if they know what they’re doing with the CBR... 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@genxkevin

3 жыл бұрын

this bike and the NEO Cafe cb650 are some of the best values in my opinion... hail the inline 4

@everythinggaming7938

2 жыл бұрын

iwish the 0-60 was faster tho it is a bit sluggish

@socialising6037

2 жыл бұрын

@@everythinggaming7938 4 seconds is sluggish

@everythinggaming7938

2 жыл бұрын

@@socialising6037 i know it is

Great vid Andy 👌. Had a couple of CBR600's and loved them. Considered one of these last year, but ended up going for the Duke for something a little different (for me). Keep up the good work 👍

Great review. Bought one 3 weeks ago. It’s everything you want for uk roads. I was worried it wouldn’t have the power I’m used too. You have to wind it up which is a lot of fun. Great little bike. Baby blade that’s comfy 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it - congratulations!

Great review as always Andy, I miss my old Honda Loved it. Textiles look great and as i always say worth every penny Ride safe out there

Yet another excellent video. This bike looks lovely and sounds really nice too. You can’t beat the infamous fashion segment though 😃

Great first impressions review as always Andy. Thank you. Plus you know I love your infamous fashion bit at the end. 👍😎🇦🇺

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Marcus.....

Saw one at the dealership the other week. They really look great in the flesh. Honda know how to make a pretty bike these days.

In all honesty, it's just a throw back to mid 90s 600s (older Honda cbr, Yamaha thundercat suzuki rf600 etc) when 600s were great road bikes, not manic track bikes. Great review

@grahamriches7859

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it's not just me thinking that. Those were practical and reasonably tractable bikes that could be ridden sedately or to scare the wits out of you, with equal enjoyment. Even before the Cat, I had two FZ600s. People rave about their RD350LCs - I feel the same about the FZ. It was hilarious fun and the handling flattered my meagre skills. Good days! 👍

@Grahamvfr

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahamriches7859 good stuff yea, I was very pleased to own the fz750 (white 1990 model) in mid 90s, fabulous bike.

I have the predecessor the CBR650f and use it for all types of riding, even rode 300 miles with only one stop for fuel then straight back on the road, got off the bike felling fresh and no aches or pains. Bought the bike 5 years ago (a month before I passed my test) and still love it.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! (PS I was on the Isle of Wight yesterday walking with the mrs)

I had a 2016 CBR650, nice bike super competent all rounder. Sporty enough and comfortable enough to do 500km (ish) days on it every day for 2 weeks straight with out ruining your back. But the thing that drove me utterly nuts was a vibration in the dash that was audible over the engine and road noise between 30kph and 50kph, it was seriously loud and the dealership was never able to fix it. Such a small thing but over the years it just made me fall out of love with the bike.

Enjoyed the review. Hope Honda sell loads of them.

Wow, what a beauty! I really like that dual color going with the engine case there, gold and black! Can see you enjoyed it, and as I sport the same height and leg length as you, should fit me perfectly! Need to get a ride on one.

Honda is killing it in that segment of bikes. Great review TMF.

Looks and sounds like a great bike! 👍

Have this ready to. Just have to pass my test in 14 days! Can't wait!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

good reliable strong little bikes . with all the rossas hangin round my 1st thought wos they heard mr flyer wos doin a bike review loooool

Got myself one of these a few weeks back. Absolutely love it. Can throw it around and it's very forgiving. And shit it's all power with a comfortable riding position. Looks good in black.CBR650Rin new Zealand

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Sean!

Man this is an awesome review. I been planning on buying the Honda CBR650R. I honestly feel like I watched a Top Gear version of a motorbike review. Definitely sealed the deal, it is $12500 ride away here in Australia. Honda never ceases to amaze!

@TheMissendenFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@jared123123

2 жыл бұрын

$10.9k CAD here in the great white North. Not bad at all considering an r7 which in lot of areas in the states are 700-900$USD cheaper than the Honda, but it’s only $100 CAD cheaper here so was a no brainer for me to go with cbr. Although think j would pay that premium anyways . Love it

Great video, i am an avid fan of the pre 2006 cbr600f, i own a 2003. Fantastic bikes but these newer 650s do look the part.

My first bike was a Honda CBR600F, loved it... I think I am going to go back to its newer iteration

Great review TMF! I’ve always had a soft spot for these since I owned one back in 1995. I’ve often tried to find one in the same colour scheme as I had but they’re rare, I might end up with a new one after watching this!🥴💰🏍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are great fun aren't they Dave, love the fact you can rag the bejesus out of it (see what I did there?) and you're not into silly speeds territory.....

Great review and inspired my to buy one new last week having quickly bored with my Trident 660 after 9 months. Ordered and received 2 neck tubes which are fab.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and enjoy the new bike!

TY for a great review!!!

Nice bike always liked hondas, but i think Triumph have missed the mid range sports tourer slot . Great vid 👍👍

Great review, thanks !!. Can't wait to see what you think of the aprilia rs 660. I'm trying to decide between these two bikes.

Come for the bike, stay for the fashion show. Follow-up with a bit of reading about the geology and history of the Wendover area. Chalk, flint, RAF Halton, and HS2. Thanks for the video!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@ThiefOfNavarre

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah wouldn't mind a bit of a history lesson of the areas you ride through. You seem to find some nice places, some of them familiar, others not so

Glad you liked it, great review. Bought mine in 2019 for £6500 with just 850 miles on the clock from a Honda dealer. Front end and LED lights look great. Cant beat a middleweight four cylinder. Unbeatable for the price point at the age and mileage. Put a tail tidy on mine but no other mods. Will stick some Pirelli DR 2’s when it’s due tyres. Again, no wind buffet for me at all speeds, superb.

@luxorcephrenSE23

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and purchase details! I have been looking at 2021 Cbr650r and see them with similar milage to what you stated for a similar price which is 2.5k less than new! Do you know how it is that yours had such low milage? And did you have any extra warranty added?

@grahamhiggins1

2 жыл бұрын

@@luxorcephrenSE23 Hi, there was a one year warranty left of the original 3 as it was just two years old. I chose not to buy the extended warranty and service package from the Honda dealer due to the extra cost, plus the bike is bulletproof tbh. I think the first owner just didn’t take to biking or the bike, or had several bikes, as he must have hardly used it. It was easy to see the mileage was genuine too.

Just picked up the 2020 version of CBR650r two days ago and it's gorgeous!

@TheMissendenFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

Great review Andy, thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Do you k know you have a fan following in India? People recommend your channel here no wonder ... simple yet effective informational Moto vlogs ...keep share more such videos

I have fond memories of my first CBR600 F back in 1993. Another in 95 and then fire blade. Honda make some cracking bikes.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

They sure do Phil!

@kevinf-b5065

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer I had a lovely 2012 CB600F which I swapped for a Crosstourer in 2016, great for the Euro travelling I was doing. Unfortunately that has got too heavy (i'm now 66 with a bad back), top heavy mainly so I'm swapping it for the new 2021 NC750x. Had a test ride but waiting ages for delivery! Why do Honda release a new bike and give dealers test bikes and don't have any bikes to sell to customers! Ridiculous.

Nice bike. Great review. BTW I never get embarrassed walking round my bike and talking to it. 😂👍

I’m always love the way you talk and describing those machines - malaysia 🇲🇾

Nice review as ever. I've had my CBR650R for two years now and I'm very happy with it. It's a sure footed, fun bike with, as you said, enough power for the road. The vibration disappears over time. I have 7,000 miles on the clock now and it's a smooth ride. As for the ugly back end, a tail tidy may seem a good idea, but in practice the spray goes all over you and swamps the electronics under the seat., so I put the original unit back on.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is the trade off I guess......glad you've enjoyed the bike!

@jared123123

2 жыл бұрын

Did a tail tidy third day I owned bike. Makes for muchhhhh better lines. Also bought a smoked integrated led brake light and got rid of the rear ugly signal lights as well so looks even better now. Really a fan of the black colour scheme

Nice looking bike,a pillion seat cover and tail tidy would smarten that up nicely. Got D30 armour in my Furygan leathers, wonderful stuff that is hardly noticeable when it warms up from your body heat.👍

Strikes me like a decent ressurection of the 90s CBR600Fs which people were clamoring for for years. A comfy do-it-all street sportsbike. I wonder how well it sells. If I had extra change I think I would be tempted with RS660 over this because it's more sexy and sporty but I see nothing wrong with this bike at all. Long time no comment, I need to start be more active in the comment box. Good to see you mr. Flyer :)

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough! Always good to hear from you Leuff!

Great looking bike. You mention HS2; proposed line is coming within about 4 miles of us along side the M42. What a total disaster for the countryside and a massive blight for those living with its construction. There's not even going to be a station near us!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it - it passes within 2 miles of me and like you no station anywhere near or any benefit as far as I can see (and projected costs of up to £107 Billion!!! Can you imagine how many road improvements we could get for that...or another NHS!!)

3 days ago I bought the 2021 CBR650R :-) I really love it! It's so much fun!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@davideccles1617

3 жыл бұрын

Great bike

Nice bike Andy. The downpipes look a bugger to clean though, especially with the fairing in the way. I like the way you synchronise the timing of changes from front to rear camera views. Makes for a smooth continuous flow through the video. HS2 sound like a huge expenditure that could be put to much better good 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get me started Mark!

@markj3517

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Good review, well done

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Just bought one today. Happy days

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! Congratulations!

This made me miss mine, only thing i don't miss is the chain, and no cruise control. Perfect everyday bike, and handled multiple 400+ mile days

Love the looks. That up curved seat looks like a nutcracker though. I had the new katana for 10 days, same seat....owww. heavy braking squashed the chap's. You don't sound like you're in the choir so must be good. Great video BTW. Will you be getting the new GSXS 1000? Really want your review on that.

Had a '94 CBR600F2 that I paid 1000 for my first bike. It was old when I had it but a fantastic bike that did everything you could ever want! Had it for 4 years, never had an issue.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - cant argue with that!

Nice vid. Bike looks great! Personally, not really fancy a high reving 4 in line anymore…

cracking review TMF The cb650R is a very tempting bike as my first big bike, since my local dealer will pay for the full A test and lessons including theory if you buy a new bike from them! hmmm very tempting! 😁

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Great review Andy, think I’ve made my mind up the speed twin is going & im having one of these.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting swap Mark!

@markgil4589

3 жыл бұрын

Too much effort involved with the speedtwin (cleaning etc ) lovely bike all the same but yeah cbr me thinks, keep up the good work Andy love the channel

Gday mate good review my wrists wouldnt take to the riding position im afraid , those bloody controls got me in some trouble the other day went to turn of the indicator at the lights and hit the horn bloke in front was not happy about me tooting him on a red arrow . I looked at all that muck on the tyres yuk have fun cleaning it . Just a bit of nostalgia when arai first came on the scene around late 70's i bought one of there helmets as my first one very flash for the day just thought id mention it .

The weather is to cold and wet here to make a tour. Next week looks a little bit better; fingers crossed New tires always feel like riding in ice; it takes about 60 miles before it gets safer. It seems riders in the UK prefer naked and sports bikes. Here in the Netherlands they prefer allroad, cross over and naked bikes. I like mirrors that are in front of my hands; much better view behind you. It’s a Honda so it probably has combined brakes. The back brake works very well because one brake cylinder? of the front brakes is also working.

Nice review, thanks :)

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I do like the lcd layout and font specifically. The TC switch is an odd one, same location and switch on my '18 vstrom is for flashing the high beam.

What a great ride on this wonderful hooligan bike. I would like one. So delightful for blasting along and arriving at work with a grin on my face. So just for single ladies and gents then, absolutely not a Top Box, Tank Bag and Panniers cruiser, so we aren't going to see Mrs Flyer on this bike. Honda stick faithfully to the 4 while the Malaysian goes for 3, which actually sounds better. But the Honda will last for ever, unlike the other! This beautiful bike proves yet again that 650cc is a perfect weight / size / balance / performance machine. So envious.

Boy-oh-boy that Honda truly peaked my interest. Definitely on the short list. Knew you’d get around to finding my next new bike, if ever I can afford it. I know it amazingly priced, still kinda hard to pull off multiple bikes in the garage. And “at least it’s not a white van”. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

Just found your channel. Instantly subbed. I had the 2018 version of this. Thinking of getting the newer one

@TheMissendenFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome along! What kept you? ;0)

@kellaway-1578

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer only just discovered you. Love the content though sir!

Nice review! What really would be great is if you reviewed some of the older bikes like; Tuono gen1 or 2, Honda CB1300, Gsx1000 k5. And some more great bikes from the zero's (nobody does that)

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd love too - logistically quite difficult though....

@CriticalRider

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer put a shout-out in the videos for some viewers that have one and are willing to lend it for a review, you might get lucky.

@R0bstez

3 жыл бұрын

@@CriticalRider That's a great idea!

@vancemarin8022

3 жыл бұрын

He did that a couple of years ago but scheduling with bike owners was nearly impossible with with Andy's busy schedule. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

"Panigale: This is going to hurt!" Probably not the advertising slogan they're looking for. 🤣

good bike excel review fantastic helmet

you're an amazzing rider

Got me and the mrs chatting about the cbr650r we both ride cbr500r Think we both be having a demo ride cbr650r......your vids are fab 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea to me...and thanks!

G'day TMF. A very good video and a very good bike. This bike would be ideal for that Sunday morning blat. Honda's fit and finish plus the price should make it a winner. Chequer's we won't go there, will we !!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

...nope!

Great looking bike!

sounds great

BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE 👍🏾💯

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I think if I were to go for an inline 4 it would have to Suzuki; but I am very enamored with Honda's V-4. Love that red and markings.

So you swapped the Proverbial "White Vans" for Police vans hehe. Thanks for the review, it seems this Honda is as good as it looks - no surprises thank goodness, and what a bargain price too. I really enjoy your style and content in these vids, the work you must put in really shows. I must say that sports bikes don't affect my back or wrists like they do some people maybe it's my lower stature, but then often the seat height gets me. I intend to try a mid-size sports bike (Street Triple etc) soon so maybe I need to add the CBR650R to the list. :>)

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Do Peter it's great fun (but not as fun as a Street Triple of course ;0)

Another good one, Hondas inline 4s do have a good sound

It looks like an ideal sports bike for road usage. I've often though the sweet spot for most bikes is 90-120bhp, anything more is overkill really here in the U.K. in the land of speed cameras. The only thing I've found with some smaller CC (4cyl) bikes is a (comparative) lack of torque makes riding more tiresome compared to bigger bikes where you can ride at low revs through towns/cities/congested areas at low revs with no dramas.

@jared123123

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ridden the cbr650r yet? Curious as to how you personally find the torque lower on. IMO compared to the others in its direct class like ninja650 they have little more grunt for sure having the twin cyclinders engine but it really wasn’t that noticeable over the Honda. Dyno numbers only get like 3-4 ft lbs torque advantage on the twins. I’m a fairly new rider and don’t have experience on litre bikes etc so don’t know what stupid power feels like but it feels plenty easy and fast for stoplight to stoplight city stuff

@LeeXRV

2 жыл бұрын

@@jared123123 I’m not suggesting anything is wrong with a 600 but generally the 4 cylinder motors make power high in the rev range and are often a bit lack lustre at the bottom of the rev range and reving them out isn’t that easy without a long straight. Bigger bikes generally make far more torque at the bottom of the rev range and bikes like mine (S1000RR) are rapid even at low revs and just keep getting strong right around until the rev limiter (14.5k). In city riding at slower speeds and in many places like junctions and round abouts it’s massively advantageous to have power everywhere as it gives you options to brake or accelerate out of trouble, it also allows for relaxed riding and dare I say it lazy riding (my S1000RR is fine at 15mph in 3rd and can reach somewhere north of 125mph in the gear so you can just not worry to much about changing). The BMW boxer engines are great at low revs and has stonking acceleration at almost any revs. Dare I say it but Harley’s do the same, they don’t make much peak power but they are damn quick off the line and can accelerate hard at almost any revs. I think many sports based 600’s do their best work at the track where you can hold high revs everywhere but that being said there’s nothing wrong with them either in day to day use.

This sounds wrong but I was transfixed on your helmet, it looked like it had a wide mouth, if the vents were moving it would have been hilarious 😂 As always, a good review, and I bet I could nearly get both of my feet down to 👍 Ian Back on Two Wheels

I got 2021 model and m loving it .

@TheMissendenFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear

Can’t wait to purchase one of these. Long wait at the minute due to the blocked suez apparently

Holy cow you were flying!!! Lol😎

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I'd be very intersted in your review of the VFR in comparison to this, a wee bit more puff and more tour.... if this coukd tour it could be better value and more day to day fun.

Nice review Andy. That traction control button is in an odd place and is usually where the pass (flash) button is. Doesn’t it have one ?

I was apparently riding on some of the TMF test route a few days ago. Thought I recognised the scenery - and Chequers.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

To tour on I like to have cruise control for the open road.

If you want "comfy sport" check out the CBR650F...loved the video keep it up 👍🏽

Mr F I’m new to the channel and have been catching up, cracking reviews and content. I currently do not have my licence, next spring is my target, I’m a 40 something looking for my first bike experience and quite frankly am a bit overwhelmed by the sheer choice of bike and style! Which of all the mid range bikes, styles etc would you recommend? I love the look of the sports bikes but being closer to 50 need comfort! This CBR650r seems to be one of the best first rides I’ve seen you do in terms of what you think of the bike, would this be a contender? I have no interest in loony speeds but do want a bit of fun! Thanks again for the content!

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a perfect choice - dont be tempted to go more powerful for your first big bike though or you may not get to your second!

I love the baby Fireblade... It would be great to see if the 2K is well spent if getting the Aprilia 660? HS2... (You'll be doing politics next 😀). We can not wait for Curson Street station to reopen up here.👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

...I try and avoid politics but the whole HS2 thing makes no sense to me - infuriating amount of tax payers money being spent for little return that I can see....

My first two bikes were Honda 600s, once she's had a tail tidy will be a looker. Cheers TMF

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave - I agree!

Most people likely wouldn’t agree but I wish it came with integrated mirror signals and scrapped the pointy front ugly signals even if I had to pay a touch more. Rear signals taken care of easy with a tail tidy and integrated aftermarket brake light. That’s my only complaint about appearance. Rear seat angle would look better if it was higher like a cbr600rr but there is obviously practical reasons for it and not a deal breaker at all

It looks like a great little all-rounder type sports bike - would like to see how it compares to a more exotic SuperSport 950?

Nice review Andy - do you often wear the Helite?

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Not as often as I should - still trying to get used to it in my daily routine...

Good videos Andy , do you have a police magnet in you back pocket..

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s next to the white van one!