2021 Updated Honda CB650R | Preview

2021 Updated Honda CB650R | Preview

Honda recently announced some new updates to their excellent CB650R. For 2021 there are a host of changes, some big and some small. In this short preview I go over the main updates. Will these changes be enough to tempt you?

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[migsteele]

I’ve had the bike over a year now based on your recommendation. Great bike, it’s my commuter and does a great job every time.

[fredo]

I love these short and to the point vid's ! Cheers Dan

[pierrepreston]

Can’t emphasise enough how much I love the direction the production of your videos is headed...! Incredible work Dan, keep it up if you can I really enjoy your content

[yrusooaznn]

Was one day from buying a new 2020 for a decent discount before i saw this video. Didn't realize the 2021 was updated and i managed to find one for around the same price as the 2020. This video saved me

[intoxu]

Getting the 2021 model this weekend, I'm super excited about it!

[paolocapani]

I'll take the CB125R as my first bike, and I will probably change it when I'll take the license to this one.
Glad to see that an already good bike is being updated🤩

[samerr.]

Dan, it’s interesting you imply that you’d upgrade had the changes been more significant, especially after all the other bikes you’ve been reviewing. I too “settled” into my cb650r and like it enough that I can’t seem to identify a “next” bike. This is actually bothering me because I always like to have a potential next bike. For reference I had an mt07 before the cb650r and other bikes prior; the cb650r has been my best all rounder according to my riding style and is keeping me very satisfied. Cheers.

[flobro]

I Just reserved the perl smokey gray version! Can't wait!

[silvrArrow]

Been in love with it since the release, especially in blue, wanting it as a first bike.
I fear a bit on the colder weather as it's a naked, but boy if it's worth the suffering for those looks 😁

[craigdeeter]

I thought the 2019-2020 already had 41mm Showa SFF forks? One thing you didn't mention, but did show nicely was that the front fender will now match the tank color.
Thanks for another great video. Watching your videos helped me decide to buy my 2019. Got a great deal on it as a leftover for $7200 US, and put 4000 miles on it since May.

[manselltache]

Damn I just bought the 2020 model last week. ✊

Oh. Perhaps not as they’ve done very little. Great bike. Difficult to improve.

[FreeDOS]

I don't like the colorful front mudguard. Do you know if it will be editable? Good video, mate.

[RaVAndres]

Hope this bike arrives soon here in Chile.... We have the CB300R and No middle option available here, its a shame.

[johnDukemaster]

No update on the front light? That's the only update needed imo. In tight corners there's a dark spot on the road. The forest is well lit up and just in front of the wheel likewise together with the ditches.
Some have complaints about the seat, I find it perfect! I like the coloured front mudguard. And yes, it must be difficult to improve this bike. Done 27 000km on my -19 and it's sooo goood!

[unalteredcapture]

Should i wait for this and pay a bit more or should i get the 2019 model?

[nelsonarteaga]

Very awesome video. I just picked up a 2020 a few months ago and I'm loving it!

[noahlul]

U used to be the guy i was looking on everyday for an mt07. I got my 2020 and now i was thinking of trading it for a 2021 cb650r. Any comparison?

[dolgcajt]

Oh wait for these 5 years to pass so i can get an A licence, some gear and this DREAM bike

[nathan]

Still no TFT display, just adjusting the angle and making the screen bigger, I cannot see that making a huge difference on a nice sunny day. We will see.

[patthonsirilim]

they dont have to do much just throw in a quickshifter/bliper and maybe some preload adjustment on the front fork and they will have a hot seller.