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2019 Honda CB650R bike to launch in India soon
Last updated on Sep 05, 2019, 01:09 pm
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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is gearing up to launch the 2019 CB650R bike in the country soon.
Unveiled at the 2018 EICMA Motorcycle Show, the CB650R features a naked street look, similar to what we have seen on the Honda CB1000R.
In India, it is expected to arrive a price of around Rs. 6-8 lakh.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
Honda CB650R: At a glance
![Honda CB650R: At a glance]( "Honda CB650R: At a glance")
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The 2019 Honda CB650R features a naked street look with pipes from four-cylinders of the engine merging to form a low-key exhaust.
Further, the rounded headlamp, muscular looking fuel tank, and golden garnishing around engine, forks, and alloy wheels add to its retro appeal.
As for electronic features, it sports a fully-digital instrument console and an all-LED lighting setup for headlamp, indicators, and taillight.
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Power and performance
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The 2019 Honda CB650R is powered by 649cc liquid-cooled, four cylinder, DOHC engine which is capable of producing 95PS of power at 12,000rpm and 64Nm of peak torque at 8,500rpm. For transmission duties, the motorcycle gets a six-speed manual gearbox along with a slipper clutch.
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Safety
2019 Honda CB650R: On the road
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The 2019 Honda CB650R comes equipped with 320mm disc brake on the front, 240mm disc brake on the rear, and dual-channel ABS for improved road handling.
The motorcycle gets 41mm Showa's upside-down suspension with separate fork function (SFF) on the front and a monoshock unit on the rear to handle suspension duties.
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Finally, what will be the pricing?
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Honda has not revealed the India pricing of 2019 CB650R as of now. However, we expect it to arrive at a price of around Rs. 6-8 lakh. Once launched, it will go up against rivals such as Kawasaki Z650 and upcoming KTM 790 Duke.
