2024 Honda CB650R E-Clutch Review | Still FUN?

2024 Honda CB650R E-Clutch Review | Still FUN?

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[whammo]

Don't know what's better, the bike or the fact that I'm watching an English video with the sun out!

[RupeWilson]

Anything that can get more people riding motorbikes is a win.

[Dan_B_Rides]

I love how Honda are continuously improving the CB/CBR 650 range. Those updates are great and that e-clutch system is so clever in my opinion. I still love the looks of the bike and the performance is perfect for the UK roads. Nice review Dan and looking forward to the future videos of the bike.

[JT-uehw]

I have mine 2 weeks now. I'm a beginner so I turn it off everytime I ride to perfect my controls. But the times I've used it it's really smooth, feels like a cheat code. The best 'quickshifter' on the market, since it's better then a regular quickshifter

[aapddd]

For me this could be a game changer. I have mental illness and use medications and stuff. I’m still allowed to ride, but I find it’s difficult to concentrate on all those things needed to ride a motorcycle. As a result, I decided to stop riding years ago. Maybe this can get me back into it. Not worrying about the clutch could help me relax.

[Irfan]

The E-Clutch is gonna be pretty revolutionary. Yamaha is already coming out with something similar. And i suspect at some point A LOT of bikes will run a similar system. Cos you get the best of both worlds, without any of the downsides.

[MLLYB]

I've had mine for just over a month and it makes light work of the 15 mile (each way) across london commute! 1st gear is a little jerky when filtering through traffic but using 2nd gear sorts this out!

[Dan-]

I can see an advantage of the E-Clutch over the DCT as it allows for you to manually “feather” the clutch for low speed maneuvers. 👍

[aleokyn]

For me, that new air intake left n right make the bike look awesome, it’s filling the emptiness.

[Throttle.Therapy.]

Thank you for the showcase Dan! Ive had my CB650R for 4 years now and still love it! I like the redesign. Im also surprised that this didn't make its way over to the States either. Maybe for 2025 or 26!

[BennyZ]

I hate to say it but i think i prefer the old design... The new headlight and intake ports don't look as nice to me... The new dash and E-Clutch look like great additions though!

[Daniel-djfh]

Omg I just saw that the Akrapovic is selling the old exhaust system for this bike again.
Arguably the best looking exhaust for the bike (since nothing low profile exists other than the ixil)

[chebha]

this system was available with Honda Street in 100 CC scooter probably in earlier format used it for like 10 years amazing one probably 1998 - 2008 era

[jacobellw]

That inline 4 is just to die for!

Also, Did Dans bottom give this the thumbs up? Biggest shock of 2024.

Thanks so much for the video, Dan! Can't wait for the next video.

[davidtait]

I’m old school, .. or am l 🤨 still think it’s part of the engagement of riding a bike with a clutch. I have a scooter as well and it has its place either for enjoying exploring when I’m away with my Motorhome and a convenient trip in to town. ., but when I’m my motorbike I like to engage with different revs and rev matching and yes, enjoy the mechanics of a machine that needs input from the rider. I’m sure it’s very good for others as well.

[trevor]

The previous design was perfect all it needed was the TFT dash and morr comfy seat but hey ...its still nice 👌

[Icemn]

Love that there is an option to switch to what would be standard.
If it gets more riders into it then I'm for it.
An extra £100 is also quite reasonable.

[darrickkeels]

I know everyone is not a fan of the e-clutch system. I currently ride a Tracer 9GT. I love it. But when commuting 50 miles to work, I encounter a lot of stop and go traffic and hills. I think the e-clutch is perfect system is perfect for those scenarios. No I am not handicapped and yes I am capable of your a traditional clutch lever.

[-Eternal-Damnation-]

Man the CB650R is just so good looking. Beautiful bike! One day I'll have one for myself, but probably not for another 4yrs, life in the UK is so expensive at the moment 😭

Great review as per usual 👍. Yeah i agree, the new air intakes look really odd. Way preferred the previous ones.

[kurvaonwheels]

Frame sliders look like a must for this one.
If you fall on that side, or if you slide and that E clutch hits something, could be bad.