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Honda CB 650 F - [2018]
This edition of the Honda CB 650 F is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Honda CB 650 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2018 CB 650 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 650's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 209 kgs (460 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 650 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Honda CB 650 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 89.8 bhp (66 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 46.4 lb-ft (62.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1998 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Honda CB 650 F.
The 2018 Honda CB 650 F has a Power to weight ratio of 429.6 bhp per ton and 222.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 CB 650 competing with the 1998 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC [453.7 bhp\ton] and the 1989 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC [453.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 650 generating around 222.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1996 Kawasaki ZR 1100 DOHC [246.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 DOHC [246.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.8 secs, this makes the Honda CB 650 F similar in acceleration to the 2019 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere (8.6 secs) and the 2018 Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner (8.6 secs). This Honda CB 650 F also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Honda CB 650 F and the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Honda CB 650 F on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (0 secs) and the 1990 Honda NT 650 Bros MKII (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Honda CB 650 F has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 CB 650 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Honda CB 650 F then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
