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Honda CBR 650 F - [2016]
This edition of the Honda CBR 650 F is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Honda CBR 650 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2016 CBR 650 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 650's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 212 kgs (467 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 650 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Honda CBR 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 85.8 bhp (63 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 CBR 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1981 Suzuki GSX 1000 SV Katana has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Honda CBR 650 F.
The 2016 Honda CBR 650 F has a Power to weight ratio of 404.7 bhp per ton and 218.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 CBR 650 competing with the 1981 Suzuki GSX 1000 SV Katana [428.5 bhp\ton] and the 1981 Suzuki GSX 1000 SV Katana [428.5 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 CBR 650 generating around 218.8 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 1984 Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 [243.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 [243.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.3 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 650 F similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX 8 R (9.1 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (9.1 secs). This Honda CBR 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 2016 Honda CBR 650 F and the 1979 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Honda CBR 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 1979 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream (0 secs) and the 1990 Suzuki DR 125 S (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Honda CBR 650 F has a maximum speed of 145mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 CBR 650 equals the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Honda CBR 650 F then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan
Engine Capacity: 1470 cc
Top Speed: 111 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.6 secs @ 97 mph
