Agree. My first was a CBR600F 109hp. 8 years later, went up to CBR1000RR Fireblade, then another year later, went back down to CBR600F. Just before christmas, I bought a CBR250R. Yes 250cc! Love it!!

@RideLikeAsh

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like your tried a few different size bikes haha. It just depends was you personally want out of a bike. Glad you’re enjoying the journey though!👍

have a cbr650r as my first bike (was limited to 48hp by the prior owner, which i removed a few weeks ago after 6 month), below 6k rpm its very forgiving and no real difference between 48 and 95hp. above 7k you unleash its full potential and its so much fun i love it

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

That’s why it can be such a good beginning bike and also for someone experienced as your got the power there in the higher rpm. Glad your enjoying the bike!

@mistahozzy

10 ай бұрын

How do you limit the power

@RideLikeAsh

10 ай бұрын

@@mistahozzy you would have to take to a Honda garage and get them to restrict the power through the ecu

@mistahozzy

10 ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAshoh okay thanks. Was thinking about starting off with a new 650 but insurance was quoting me like 4k a year. Probably gonna get a used 500 instead

@SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator

9 ай бұрын

This bike comes stock limited?

Huh? I didn't realise this was your first bike, you seem like a seasoned rider lol. I agree with this review 100%, good stuff. And yeah the bike screams wonderfully with or without a aftermarket exhaust!

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Yeah this is my first bike but I’ve tried to spend as much time on the seat as possible which I’m loving every minute of it! I must admit I’m slightly jealous of the sound of your exhaust😅

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Also thanks for the compliment haha. Honestly getting my license is one of the best things I’ve done

@tvtwistasmoto

Жыл бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh Same here!!

Excellent video and amazing machine! 👍 It's funny hearing you say how heavy your CBR650R is lol... I have a really heavy 650... It's a Suzuki GSX650F, and it weighs 531 pounds, or 240.85 KG - (Wet)! I had no problem with it right from the start. It's my first bike as well, though I've owned 80-500cc dirtbikes from the time I was 13 right up until last year at age 43 when I sold my KX500 and bought my GSX650F. I'll subscribe after this comment. Cheers, -Chris

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

Like you say you do get use to it but compared to over bikes in this category it’s definitely one of the heavier ones but I really do love the bike! Also thanks for the sub 👍

Thanks for riding through Boston 😂😂 can’t wait for my full license and buy same Honda cbr650r or naked version of it (in line four sound so good happy that zx6r is coming back with in line four as well in Uk market). Maybe one day we will see each other on the road, ride safe as drivers around here are very dangerous.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Boston isn’t to far from me so I thought I would have a little ride there. I would 100% recommend getting your license! You wouldn’t regret it! Yeah the inline 4 sounds so nice! I’m absolutely in love with my Honda cbr650r

@someoneelse1i1i

11 ай бұрын

Just bought a 23 cbr650r - my second bike but also my “lifetime bike”. It’s incredibly versatile as it certainly could be considered a first bike for someone mature enough but it also has 155+ top speed! I did a lot of research and “need” evaluation before buying. While the cb650r (naked version) is indeed a bit more comfy and upright the cbr is about as comfortable as you can get on a sport bike. If you’re going to be exclusively “in town” the naked bike might be the way to go. But if you’re going to do a lot of freeway riding where you’ll need an “extended cruising speed” of 75 to 85+ you might want the cbr. While they have the same engine they aren’t “geared” exactly the same and the fairings do make a difference as well. Hope you have a great experience!

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

@@someoneelse1i1i congratulations on the new bike! You definitely won’t be disappointed! Yeah definitely agree, this bike is right for a lot of different people. I hope you enjoy your new bike

Great video man 🔥

@RideLikeAsh

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Be dumb in smart places. That's what I tell friends who ask about riding. You don't buy a bike to drive the speed limit lol, so like you said be smart about having fun. Love the bike, looks almost identical to mine lol. Great review on her

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Yes 100% just got to be safe while having fun! Also thanks 😊

@AFJDM

3 ай бұрын

Great advice. Sport bike riders have to be smart about being stupid, because motorcycling is inherently stupid.

Agreed. The best looking sports bike ever!

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

🔥

My cbr650r is my first bike i find it a really forgiving bike the throttle has a bit of roll without affecting revs which is really good for newbies. The bike is soo stable gives me alot of confidence when riding. I also dont experience the vibrating handle bars wel not more than id expect from a bike with an engine lmao. Love my bike.

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

I really do think it’s a good beginning bike as long as your sensible and just get comfortable with it. Yeah it’s quite a forgiving bike and you don’t get all the power until your in the high rev range. I’m glad you like the cbr650r too!

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

I really do think it’s a good beginning bike as long as your sensible and just get comfortable with it. Yeah it’s quite a forgiving bike and you don’t get all the power until your in the high rev range. I’m glad you like the cbr650r too!

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

@@nullmedia236 yeah you definitely do feel them more at that speed but the evotech bar end weights really do make a difference!

@B3NN71.

11 ай бұрын

We had a go on each others bikes last week and both of us were shocked how much difference it makes, bar end weights are most likely gunna be my next purchase

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

Will be Money well spent!

For anyone worried about the weight, you don't really feel it at all when moving. I own a Bandit 650, which is 248kg kerb weight, and you still don't notice it.

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

Yeah once your moving you don’t really notice it to much, it’s just a low speed manoeuvers you notice it a bit.

I've got this bike. The first thing I did was put on some S22's and swap out the standard shock & springs for a HyperPro combikit. Those two things improved handling so much, for not much. Don't waste your money on an exhaust.

@RideLikeAsh

10 ай бұрын

I personally think it handles pretty good but that’s just my opinion, I can imagine by changing them bits you sore some good improvement. 1 good advantage of changing the exhaust is reducing the weight as it will be at least half of the weight of the original exhaust

I think a heavy bike makes it more stable which is nice when you are cruising at 110km/h. The bike is unphased by the wind or bumps and kinda just plows though. Also a little smoother over bumps. It's the same thing comparing a 25kg ebike to a 15kg pedal bike.

@RideLikeAsh

6 ай бұрын

I mean there’s bikes that are like 30 kg less then this in the same category and handles just as good tbh but its still a very good bike it’s just a bit heavier then most of the other bikes in it’s category 👍

How do you like the asv levers. I don't know if I'm ready to drop like $250 on the levers yet. I got an akrapovic exhaust and it is the best investment so far.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

I really like my ASV leavers! They look a lot better and also feel a lot better, you have also got a lot more customisation with how far away they are from your hands but yes they are very expensive! I would love a akrapovic exhaust but just can’t justify dropping £1200 but they do sound and look lovely!

I started with cbr 650f 6 months later I had a r1 lol now I ride r1m

@RideLikeAsh

9 ай бұрын

How are you liking the R1M?

Does anyone know how to install a steering dampner on one of these? Where would you get it from also,?

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Wish I could help but i haven’t installed one on my bike. Would love to know how you get on with it once your installed it though.

Is this bike thin enough for some city lane splitting? I have a cbr 500r rn and I wanna upgrade to this but I'm worried about it being thicker. I don't want to lose the practical size and end up stuck in traffic

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

I would say it’s slightly bigger then your cbr500r but you can 100% still do lane splitting through the city. I’ve done this first hand so you definitely can 👍

this bike is giving me way more confidence that I should have lol... I got rid of the stock tires before I even took out her from the dealership, I told them to change the tyres to Road 5 (I bought them too) because I read that those Dunlops are crap. Never had any slip even in wet road. Weird cuz the CBR500R comes with Road 5 as stock. I think the ABS is a but too sensitive , and when you let the throttle at high rpm it vibrates like hell on the handlebars, maybe this is why I am having numb hands all the time :D

@RideLikeAsh

7 ай бұрын

I was pretty much the same with the confidence😅 yeah they are okay just not great tyres tbh I will change them too probably road 5 as I know they are supposed to be really good! Yeah the vibrations are one of its downfalls but if you looking into the evotech performance bar end weights it really dose reduce it! Hope you’re enjoying the bike though!

@RideLikeAsh

7 ай бұрын

Also how much did it cost for a set of road 5’s?

@johnnyhun1

4 ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh sorry for the late answer dude, I totally forgot to reply :D So I bought them for like 305€ . Its really grippy but you can achieve great mileage some people claim they are riding for 27.000 km with the same pair. The Road6 has harder middle spot so longer lifespan and softer side so even more grippy in the corners, but it cost more. I rode the whole winter with these road5 tires and they performed excelent in like 2 celsious degree, and I drove like a maniac :D

Brother are these short ASV levers? I'm debating which one to get, short or regular.

@RideLikeAsh

10 ай бұрын

They are the regular ASV leaver and I highly recommend them, amazing quality just a bit pricey!

Thanks I appreciate it! Ahh nice! You won’t be disappointed at all, yeah definitely. Where are you based?

@knightwraith346

Жыл бұрын

I'm based in the west Midlands. In Solihull. What about you? Grantham right?

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

@@knightwraith346yeah that sounds good. I live near spalding

Yes

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

👍

The extra weight stems from having the extra two cylinders over the other 650's.

@RideLikeAsh

10 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s correct 👍

idk about it being a tank. my 650c weighs more than this and its not sporty. then again kwaks do have a history of being more heavy. i cant wait to get my hands on this bike tho

@RideLikeAsh

10 ай бұрын

In this category it’s definitely one of the heavier sport bikes and you won’t be disappointed when you get to ride one, they are a amazing machine!

Did you change the license plate holder? It seems different then bikes I saw on the internet. That was the only thing I didn't like regarding looks.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a aftermarket tail tidy which looks a Million times better then the stock one which is absolutely massive!

@fevers5423

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@someoneelse1i1i

Жыл бұрын

@@RideLikeAshI like the “dragon tail”😜. Stay safe.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

@@someoneelse1i1i 😂 you too!

This is exactly the bike I want. But I’ve always was skeptical about it being a beginner

@someoneelse1i1i

11 ай бұрын

It’s right out on the edge. If you’re mature enough (can control the desire to turn it loose😜 and be extra careful on take offs) it’s workable. But it is pretty powerful and really fast for this class of bike (sport, not supersport) - 155+ mph. I have one but I’m kind of glad I didn’t start on it. Great bike though - I love it.

@tylerdurden6574

11 ай бұрын

@@someoneelse1i1i thank you for the advice, I guess I’ll just have to go with my original hayabusa plan then

@someoneelse1i1i

11 ай бұрын

@@tylerdurden6574 😜

@someoneelse1i1i

11 ай бұрын

@@tylerdurden6574 Get the turbo…

@dylanmorrow3174

11 ай бұрын

Just got a 2020 cbr650r and it’s my first bike I’ve actually spent time and rode, as long as you respect the bike and take it easy the bike will do the same, let’s just say I’ve had blast learning on it for the past week

I plan on getting this bike or a Kawasaki Z650. Been riding an Nmax everyday for the last 6 months. Which do you think is best? I like the Honda more so far.

@RideLikeAsh

2 ай бұрын

I’ve never ridden a Kawasaki z650 but looking at the stats your might out grow the power of the bike where with the Honda cbr650r I feel like it would be a long time before you outgrow it but it comes down to personal preferences. Hope this helps 👍

@theonewhorules

2 ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh Appreciate the feedback. I will be doing a lot of city riding with traffic, so it seems a more upright riding is better yeah? I like the look of the Honda a bit better and it has a deeper sound as well.

One last thing... Your CBR650R is way faster than 4-4.5 seconds 0-60 It was tested at 3.33 seconds 0-60. Even the previous and slower CBR650F does 0-60 in 3.50 seconds. My GSX650F does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. I purposely bought an older 2008 motorcycle because it's still my first bike, despite my dirtbike experience. I'm already ready for the new BMW S1000RR I plan on buying next summer. I swapped bikes with a buddy of mine and rode his S1000RR for over 100 miles. It was so easy to ride weighing over 100 pounds less than my bike lol.

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s what it says the 0-60mph is but realistically your be more in the 4 seconds range in the real world roads, I absolutely love the BMW s1000rr! If I get to a point in the future where I’m able to get one I would 100% will but I’m really enjoying the cbr650r and got plenty of learning to do on it to!

@StormAutoAdventures

11 ай бұрын

@RideLikeAsh Gotcha, that makes sense. That 3.33 is best numbers on street tires. The average would definitely be slower. Thanks for the replies. Keep up the good work.

Bike is clean 😌. How often do you use the QS?

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much every time I ride tbh. It good for when your riding hard!

@htcdesire3153

Жыл бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh awesome good to hear you get some use out of it. I've heard some people say they don't even use theirs.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

@@htcdesire3153 would 100% say they are worth the money as I do use it a lot more then what I thought I was going too.

Is the weight not a problem for beginners when learning how to corner or make tight turns at slow speed? I'd be afraid to drop it after spending that much on my first bike. Ninja 400 weighs about 168kg, that a 40kg difference. What's your opinion regarding weight at turns and slow speeds?

@RideLikeAsh

2 ай бұрын

I must admit it a little scary at first but it’s the same with anything, the more you practice the easier and more confidence you will have with it. I personally never have had any problems with it but you just need to make sure you put the practice in so when you need to do it you can do it with ease. Hope this helps

@mustafashulqamy1844

2 ай бұрын

​​@@RideLikeAsh Thanks for the reply! I'm ~6'1; so hopefully dropping it shouldn't be easy

@RideLikeAsh

2 ай бұрын

@mustafashulqamy1844 you will be fine as long as you keep your speed up and practice, hope this video has helped with your decision on the bike 👍

@mustafashulqamy1844

2 ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh Is power at low RPMs an issue? Like at a green light does is it just ready to get up and go or do you have to get it to 8,000 RPM? being a 4-cyl

@RideLikeAsh

2 ай бұрын

@mustafashulqamy1844 no there’s no problem with the power at low rpm, it still pulls quick it’s just that peak power is at the higher rpm 👍

Great review. I just bought one! Maybe we can ride together some time mate?

@htcdesire3153

Жыл бұрын

Thoughts?

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be good! I live near spalding

@knightwraith346

Жыл бұрын

@@htcdesire3153 I would 100% recommend mate. It was between this and the R7. This is first 600cc bike and it is so comfortable yet the power is there if you want to blast it on the road. The bike looks so good for a sport bike and I'm so glad I went for this. I have modded mine with a Akrapovic exhaust, tail tidy and mirrors though now as well.

@htcdesire3153

Жыл бұрын

@@knightwraith346 Thanks, that sounds amazing. I was also thinking about the r7. But the 650r is the better bike it seems.

@someoneelse1i1i

11 ай бұрын

@@knightwraith346I like the cbr better as well. They both have their place but for street riding the cbr is much more versatile and comfortable (and actually faster) than the R7. I know of lots of folks getting the tail tidy but I like the “dragon tail” that’s on the bike😜.

My first bike is aprilia rs 50, my second bike is a 21 cbr 650r! Great bike,but not for longer trips.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

Good choice in bikes! And with comfort wise I think the more you ride it the more you get use to it

I do dislike the lack of a balance shaft. I tried an old Fazer 6 a couple months ago and that thing was SMOOOOOTH. For me, I would have sacrificed the cost and weight for that balance shaft, the buzz really annoys me sometimes.

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

You can always install a steering damper and yeah the buzz is a little annoying at times but if you install the evotech bar end weights it really dose reduce the buzz

You might as well get a cbr500r since its lighter and they're restricted to around the same horsepower anyways if you've got an A2 licence.

@RideLikeAsh

5 ай бұрын

Yeah that is true but if your on a a2 license and planning on moving up to your full license within a couple of years it’s worth getting the cbr650r because you can take it back to Honda to get it unrestricted and you will have like double the power which means you haven’t got to then spend a lot of money on getting a new bike 👍

Hi bro,please tell me its good bike for high way?

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

This bike is a good all rounder! Good for city riding and also good for high way! But I would 100% recommend upgrading to the Honda double bubble dark windscreen as it’s taller then the original one so it give you much better protection from the wind specially on the high way!

@OnlyLike007

11 ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh ty bro,only 1 quention please..for me and my wife is good?i mean for pasenger good too?

How tall are you? I’m thinking of getting this bike soon. I’m 5 ft 8

@RideLikeAsh

Ай бұрын

I’m 5ft 11 but my friend who has the same bike is 5ft 8 and he has no problems with it. Hope this helps

@infectiwan4896

Ай бұрын

@@RideLikeAsh brilliant thank you!!

3.6sec 0-60

Hi who you got insurance with good £600

@RideLikeAsh

3 ай бұрын

Hastings premium 👍

what looks better? 500r or 650r?

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

Comes down to personal opinion but I prefer the 650r looks

how tall are you?

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

5ft 11

@BIKEGOESPRO

11 ай бұрын

Metres and cm ?

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

181cm

Bananas 🍌 🍌

@RideLikeAsh

11 ай бұрын

🍌

Too scared I’ll kill myself or worse end up paralyzed, but I’ll forever fantasize about owning one

@RideLikeAsh

Жыл бұрын

If your sensible enough you will be absolutely fine, it’s only as quick as you make it. If you own a car it can probably do 140mph but doesn’t mean you drive that quick.