width is more or less the same if not using pannier, whats more important is the height and length of the bike for bigger size bloke like us. If not, will look like a monkey riding an elephant

voopookkkw80u guys have tall people problems

you'd be fine with the bigger bikes as long as you accept the fact you wont be able to cilok like a kapchai.


generally, lane filtering even bigger bikes should be ok as they will only be about 100-200mm wider than a kapchai only. Again it depends on the roads. The only worry is when you have panniers that stick out further than your handlebars. I have seen people forget they have panniers on and fail to squeeze into a gap. The only limiting factor is our longer than usual wheelbase and higher weight meaning we can't turn as sharply as a kapchai if we need to squeeze between cars and lanes.

you mean an elephant riding a monkey?

Hahaha..oops

Wow just 2 month??

Sorry don't get me wrong, but did you do testing and research before buying?
I mean from your keyword "long distance riding" there already know you might suit for touring bike
You can you go to sales gallery to test (depend on the event)
Plus many reviewer from youtube said it for town riding, and mybe a bit of fun on the circuit...
Cb650R is my 1st big bike, before this just wave 100 and I did tons of research to make sure I did not buy the wrong bike

Rumours has it that honda is releasing a 750cc next year

Probably

Translap 750.
Hornet 750
Cbr750rr
And Probably cb750r

In it most probably a twin

So not sure what the future holds for the current 650

Nope didn’t test ride and didn’t know I prefer long distance riding

This thread has been so quiet since then, been reading it since yesterday.

still recommended in 2023?

still a very good bike, but theres a catch, u cant get stock so.......

i heard, stock supposed to roll in soon, but we have all been hearing that forever

waiting period about 3 months.

I was told waiting period 3 months when I placed booking in October 2022. Waited till march 2023, the number plate I buying was about to expire so I ended up buying another bike instead. AFAIK until now it's not here yet.

BW PJ informed that there was no import of stock since end of last year until april. so now they resume already. that's what i've been told. but cant verify though. But i'm not rushing to get it la, next year also no problem.

Meanwhile, can we kaypoh a bit on what's your number plate? hehe

next year i think no more already, replaced by hornet.

just saying. so long can deliver within 12 months also ok ady.

Mine they were saying the bike at klang depot there since forever waiting kastam or some shit. My number plate is nothing special to others but for me it's special because it's my wife's name haha.

Unlikely, since 2023 it got a super minor refresh. Malaysia ever even masuk the 2023 model yet, upcoming batch would still be the 2022.

amy? hahaha

any way, any idea when would the 2023 batch be coming?

Nola. SU3xxxJ Hehe

2023 batch maybe come in 2025 kot based on their track record

Finally I've taken my CB650R for a total of 1600 km trip from Terengganu to Hat Yai. It was a ride under scorching sun but the bike has no problem with it.

Enjoy

Japanese bike.
Reliable.

why never take GS like your friends?