So if y'all want to see how the brakes work on this thing, skip to 28:47 👌

Protip for Sport Bike noobs: If you are intimidated by a supersport style seating position and are scared of putting pressure on your wrists over long distance riding, the tip is to not grab the handlebar tightly with your palms but instead just mildly hold onto it while you grip the tank with your thighs for support instead. In other words, don't support your bodyweight on your wrists, use your thigh to grip yourself onto the bike which eases off pressure from your hands.

@cagednm69

5 жыл бұрын

@@Paulkatz123 6 foot 3 and 19stones.

@JustinSane50

5 жыл бұрын

Positive Vibe *crotch

@ReachRavage

5 жыл бұрын

For me this is kind of motorcycle riding 101

@donaldsoncole3095

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, new rider needing all the help I can get for free$$$😎

@patrickteto

5 жыл бұрын

A cheater pad off the back panel in the small of your back works wonders for fun and comfort.All you need to do is figure out the thickness and density that makes you feel best and it's cheep enough to try a few of em till you find your happy spot with enough wiggle room to cruise in comfort or a bit of stunting.It's he best of both worlds that I've shown to some of my younger riders and once they tried mine (after signing a liability waiver with a cash bond) :) Have put them on within the following run and have thanked me more then once...

What a fantastic review! Seriously, who needs journalists and their shenanigans? This review was what we all need but don't deserve. Keep the awesome videos coming.

Awesome to hear your thoughts on this, finally a full uk review of this bike. I have put my money down on one of these bikes and I am really happy with my decision!

This is the best review I've come across since the bike was released. Good Job ✌️

@MotoMichelle

5 жыл бұрын

Agree :)

@Thunder-bl4ed

5 жыл бұрын

agreed

Good straightforward account, covering all the main things you want to know. Glad he said he would buy one, cos I’ve just bought one! Thanks for the video, and best regards!

I think this is a great review, very honest and ideal for the everyday rider. I’m going to test ride this at the end of this week. Looking forward to it and bet I get one!!

The mine is coming next week!!! Can’t wait!! ✌🏻🏍 Love the black!

Some folks can only "Spout" industry speak....because they lack imagination, want to seem "Expert" etc. Others speak their mind, to their friends or audience and can also explain extemporaneously with some comedy thrown in! Well done Mr. Fish! You did it again by your mentioning "Steering" a bike with the rear wheel. This makes perfect sense to me! And being a former (And all important "X-pert" ; ) ) when it comes to bicycles etc. this is a great way to explain a given motos purpose etc.! Very well stated and is definitely a part of how a design group approaches "How" a bike is going to be ridden! Sometimes having courage is just the willingness to speak your mind and exploring what you may or may not know! Often, you show the world that you "knew" the whole time! Cheers!

This isn't the sort of bike that appeals to me any more but I enjoyed the review and your style of doing it. I guess we all tend to find vloggers that we like on youtube and I have 3 or 4 I actively seek out. I won't say who the others are because its not a competition but I do enjoy yours. Thank you.

Cant wait till this channels blows up! You need more recognition! Im buying one of these in april, tell ian im coming for my hug haha

Thank You so much for the review and info it's greatly appreciated. Please keep up your awesome work Mr. Fish!

omg :D finally you review it, i waited review for this bike for so so long. 2:29 Japanese adult video censor style :)))

I’ve been watching your reviews for a while now , just want to mention I like your honesty plan and simple easy to understand keep up the good work or should I say fun reviews . From Paul

28 plus minutes into the video and man that was close!😬You just never know and you riding at sensible speeds kept you in control. 👍 good stuff. I appreciate all your videos. Very good. I'm thinking Honda for my next bike. 1000rr

Cracking review, one of the best I've seen on YOU TUBE . Like you said the brakes and ABS work really well, you kept your calm very well too, I'm a bit hot headed and I'm a lot smaller than you. 5' 11" and 13.5 stone!

@Mrfish2015

4 жыл бұрын

Dave The Biker thanks 👌

I'll be picking up my brand new CB650R on Wednesday next week and I was looking at the forecast. It's gonna be light rain. I'm a bit nervous about riding a brand-new bike with fresh tyres in the wet but seeing you go around those bends like that gives me some confidence that I can cruise around town slowly without too much trouble. Hopefully we will have some clear sky and dry roads so I can properly scrub in the tyres and have a bit of fun.

Awesome reviews man! Think this will be my next ride! Cheers from Canada

Always great content..❤️ From the philippines.. Keep it up sir

Best review so far on the cbr650r 👍

@MotoMichelle

5 жыл бұрын

Agree :)

Just a few weeks before I can get mine. Great review man! 👍

First on the CB650R, now first on the CBR650R. Dang. Glad you feel better!

The bikes are getting nicer and better for learners options.

Another good review. Seeing bikes like this, which have great looks, decent performance and genuine all round ability, all for sub £8k, makes me wonder why so many of us (me included!) spend five figure sums on bikes.

@I_am_Thursday

5 жыл бұрын

Ego. That's what the marketing plays on. It is hard to resist the lure...That being said I did seriously consider the CB1100RS you have there. Probably the best looking bike on the market today.

Great review of the CBR650R Mr Fish and thanks for posting. Best Regards, Sir Gissa

Great vid man! Love that Honda put in a 4 banger haha, sounds good!

I bought it today , will have end of may !

@Lupus_01

5 жыл бұрын

How you enjoying the bike my man ?

Well done! Thanks from Spain

Always good reviews! I think Honda did a great job with bike! Nice improvements from the "F". A fender eliminator kit would clean up the bikes look.

great review ! I’m sold this will be my first bike. Cant wait for spring. Winter are rough here in canada

@roosky9260

5 жыл бұрын

R3D_Squirrel I agree it’s going to be my first sports bike too, great review 😎

@JD-mc3py

5 жыл бұрын

I looked at a brand new one today in the showroom and I have to say this bike looks beautiful!

@cvbfdgcdxfvbg2550

5 жыл бұрын

Me too.. Safe riding when you get yours bois!

@stever6542

5 жыл бұрын

Not a first bike....learn your skills on a naked..or tourer first

@cvbfdgcdxfvbg2550

5 жыл бұрын

@@stever6542 Anyone Sure you can say not a first bike. But it takes a real reply to explain why YOU think it is not a first bike.

Great first impressions review. Wasn't necessary to set up a dramatic, real world brake test 👍😂

great review, very honest! I've been looking at this bike as a second bike - either this or the older 600RR. Thanks for the great video as always.

@ajmotovideos6779

5 жыл бұрын

The 2011-2013 cbr 600f is a great bike aswell. Got a slightly detuned rr engine aswell. It's a bike that can do it all

@kidlikerizzle

5 жыл бұрын

oh I've seen a few on these on the road. I think I might book a test ride of each and see which suits me. @@ajmotovideos6779

@ajmotovideos6779

5 жыл бұрын

@@kidlikerizzle do it you wont regret having a ride on the 600f. I've just got a decat for mine and sounds amazing

Exceptional review. Excellent breakdown of the cbr650r. I'd have to agree that the rear section is too short. I'd rather they made it a little bit long while shortening the fender kit. Oh and the indicators blib when about to change gears i think.

And I’m going to this machine from the Africa Twin. Ha! Great video!

Great to see it on the country lanes. And I had to Google Stone last year... We never hear that in the US.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

4 жыл бұрын

Ratchet Rocket I’m in the U.S., and I use stone all the time... Americans should really get used to using stone, smaller numbers sound skinny and we Americans are a ‘stocky’ bunch!

I hate wet muddy roads so does my cbr1000rr,you are a brave man sir

I think you secretly love this bike! It’s okay to like a Honda! Honda has a new CEO, so look out competitors!!!😎

British roads scenery are just beautiful :)

10K subs nice one bud 👍

great review!

I’d really like to see a review from you on the 2019 CBR600RR.

great test ride!

Great review

I'm an owner of the 2018 cbr 650f. As far as the power, ergonomics and suspension on the R are pretty much the same as the F. Now the front and the dash look much better on the R, but the rear looks much worse. But either one you choose your going to get a great bike.

10 000 subs 👍

Slick reviews

Bloody hell.she is a beauty.

Any problems like false neutrals get fixed on the first service.

We may have a (pre-Mayflower) common ancestor. I also have a CRF250F and I just picked up a 2018 CBR650F ABS for a first-in-30-years bike. I wanted to see for sure what I was missing by getting the earlier version. I'd like to know what those little daggers are for hanging off the edge of the windscreen. Great review. Especially nice heads-up riding at 28:47 - that would be me (doing a rolling right turn) if I came to the UK. At 5'7" & 14.25 stone, the bike seems to fit me well enough. I really wanted the looks of the sporty CBR until I clarified the insurance quote; by then it was too late. I may succumb to my more practical side just to be better insured at some point (full coverage + uninsured motorist = $400us on the CB and $2k+(!) for the CBR - per year. I went without the uninsured coverage for $1k.

You handled that well!

@TheRtHonJimStiffOG

4 жыл бұрын

The moron pulling out on you FYI

I bet there's lots of road closures in your local. It's the end of the financial year. Use it or lose it. What Mic are u using?

i was already getting a CBR650R but you sold me because we have almost the same body type so thank you

To OP: Since it's build in Thailand, does the bike have any quality issues regarding the construction,? Like gaps or bad materials anywhere? I am seriously considering this bike, thanks in advance for the input.

Box hill meet required 🔥

Fun fact: the R on honda means sport-tourer, the RR means race replica.

@brandzilla9101

5 жыл бұрын

Minegamer so what does the F mean? As in 650F

@minegamer5680

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandzilla9101 Hmmm i still havent figure it out yet

@classicdufferin8739

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandzilla9101 650F = 650 FUN

@mogy1234

4 жыл бұрын

@@brandzilla9101 faired?

@suryav4994

4 жыл бұрын

@@classicdufferin8739 😅😅😂

What do you think about OEM Dunlop D214 tires? Are they complete garbage ? Did you feel confident on the wet road with them ?

i agree with you about the back end -don't know why honda did that.

Excellent review. What would u choose kawa zx6r or this honda?

@twistn-grips

5 жыл бұрын

Completely different bikes. Guess it would depend on what you look for and want out of a bike. Cause the zx6r is a WHOLE other animal.

I wonder if the handle bars could be raised a bit more? to aid comfort and push it more into a Sports Tourer? Do you notice a lot less wind blast on that bike compared to a naked in its class?

If you can could you have a go on the cbr500r?? Hopefully it is just as good as the cbr650r but a little more upright and easier on your wrists

Only see it being offered in red? Is honda not selling the black color they displayed??

Your right about the tail section. It's a bit not flowing ,too stubbie and extended section a bit of a bad design!

Nice mosaic effect on the gauges. Is that an optional extra or aftermarket? lol

Can you do a review on the ducati Supersport as well. I have that bike and I daily it to and from work everyday. I feel like it's in this cbr's competition. Please and ty

So would you prefer this over the naked?

Solid review. Really want to check one out, but cant find any hint on when it'll be showing up in the US. Im between this or a new Ninja 650. Fortunately the weather is still shitty by me, so I have some time to wait on it still before having to make a decision.

@brayvdb2191

5 жыл бұрын

You'll be more pleased with this cbr than the Ninja 650..

@Shadowfeaux

5 жыл бұрын

@@brayvdb2191 That's what I'm hoping. Just don't know when, or if, we'll be getting them in the States in time for this riding season. Only seems like the international companies here have gotten to see one so far in the last few months, and most reviews here are over 2 months old with no updates with release date on the bike. The anticipation...... haha

@brayvdb2191

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shadowfeaux yeah I feel ya, I had the same thing with my ninja Ninja 400 last year. I was finally able to buy it mid season so didn't get to enjoy out in the sun that much. The wait is a pain..

@Shadowfeaux

5 жыл бұрын

@@brayvdb2191 *update* I was able to find one, at the first dealership to get them in my area. Got a red one (black isn't available at all unfortunately), but somehow lucked out and scored VIN 000001. Loving it so far. Want some cosmetic pieces, but can't find anyone making them yet. The woes of getting the first in the country, haha.

@johntheaccountant5594

5 жыл бұрын

You've bought the best all rounder Honda in my opinion and red looks better than black anyway. Happy safe riding.

So. at 28:49 there.. is that actually a roundabout or what? If it is it's the smallest one I've ever seen. How does it work? Was Fish right of way to just go through? I don't see any stop or yield signs.

It’s amazing how fast 55mph looks on video when the speedo is blurred 🤷🏼‍♂️

"...And ya got ya hootah" lmfao in always gonna call my horn a Hootah.

What are the major differences between the CBR 650F and CBR 650R?

Totally agree with you about the rear, the tail is too short and the number plate holder too long, giving it an odd appearance. Same problem with the naked version.

everyone agrees with you about the back end!!

Did the car driver even look right to see if anything was coming? Seemed to approach the roundabout a little too fast to have a good look if anything was coming... Another great review, not too sure on how the back end looks though, a little ugly...

Hi, beautiful video my question is: better this or the gsx 750?? Like speed, torque, comfort, handeling thx

@twistn-grips

5 жыл бұрын

GSX750 is a WHOLE other beast my man! In ALL of the above!

@cuzimaluzer777

5 жыл бұрын

Gsx 750 is a better bike...by far

My kinda roads!

Wish it was 20lbs lighter and 10more hp, not a deal breaker though. Absolutely agree with the tail, does not belong to a sports bike, Honda needs to do a more aggressive seat cowl.

@DrRock88

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Guo I hope they will release an aftermarket single seat cowl which can increase the sexiness of the bike

you dont need to hide speed limit we enjoy it

sexy bike, dash looks like a galaxy s9+

It's not quite a common complaint, but the manufacturers don't really make "man-sized" sport bikes anymore. It's petite sports bikes or more spacious sport tourers.

17:15 the false neuterals are a bit of a Honda thing. Had those problems on my 2013 cbr 125r

Mr Fish: CBR650R or CB650R What would you buy if you were forced to buy one as your only motorbike?

Yes, good and faithful ABS. The negligent driver probably didn't see you at 28:48 because your black bike blended in with the dark colour of the wet bitumen. And you're wearing black too.

Always wonder in this day and age, why all bikes don't have fuel gauges.

Can’t decide between this and a newer ninja 650 is it really worth the extra $ it looks amazing and sounds great but what do you guys think?

@Mrfish2015

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Duey ride both then decide

@alexduey7868

4 жыл бұрын

The chronicles of mr fish you do have a point sir.

@Mrfish2015

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Duey yes

I like Honda company amazing CBR 650 are right now but mileage very large

@ravjitkaursodhi3018

5 жыл бұрын

Didn't get you about the milage, do you mean it has bad milage when compared to it competition.?

How did this bike compare with the Honda VFR 800?

Torn between this and the triumph Street triple r

Why does the whole video looks like you're in heaven? Was the fog that bad?

Enquanto existirem somente a CBR e Ninja 650, não faz sentido algum a Honda trazer essa All NEW CBR. Uma pena.

Sweet looking bike a bit too new and shiny for it to be a first bike for me though :( Still going to get a Ninja 650 unless by the time i get my license i can pick one up for the right price.

so its not good for taking the high way for like 2-3 hours on bike? is it too tucked in? im also about your hight...

@Mrfish2015

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t take any sport bike on the highway or long journey but that’s me , someone I know rode around the world on one

@Destector.

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mrfish2015 good to know, thank you!

Tractability is the term when people say "flickability".

Nice pixalation of the speedo... Lol...

Beautiful bike😍😍😍😍. I'm glad that it has the Fireblade styling which the previous model was a bit bland looking yet not attractive. However, this one really caught my attention, its just so beautiful😍😍😍. If I wanna buy this bike, I would go for the naked version due the ease of riding the bike and naked bikes always been my favourite😊😊😊. Not sure shall I go for the bikes like MT07, Ninja 650 or SV650 or choose this bike instead. I always love inline 4 bikes but people always tell me its not suitable for riding in the city and advice me to go for bikes with 2 cylinder like those I mention. So, what's you opinion sir? Shall I go for inline 4 or 2 cylinder bikes?

@nesanrockstar5296

5 жыл бұрын

@Bunnyshooter 223 I will get the Honda over the other parellel twins. This is the only 650cc inline 4 available while others are 2 cylinder. I love inline 4 bikes. They sound like sports car and I could listen to that sound daily as it really made my heart wanna race😎😎😎🏍️🏍️🏍️. I will save up to get this beauty. This new 650R really made me fall in love with her. I will get her when the day has come. Yes the Honda might be expensive but I feel worthwhile to get it due to being the only 650cc inline 4. Well, have a good day dear sir😊😊😊

i dont know why honda didnt change the rear to make it more pointed for the 2021 update

thanx English movie!

close call @ 28:50, happy you evaded

What are the differences between the F and R

Can you do the Ducati V4?

Cb650r or cbr650r? I’m a beginner and 6‘1 tall. Also looking at the f900r ..

@Mrfish2015

4 жыл бұрын

For me personally the naked r , but it depends on what you like .. the 900 . I think it’s the mt09 here is next level