currently waiting for my CB650R too~ I wonder if there is any CB650R owners' thread in this forum~

I booked at Setapak BW, registration number submitted with partial payment, now waiting for the bike to arrive~

Congratz on your new ride bro~ now waiting anxiously for my bike to be delivered~ huhuhu

Before deciding on CB650R, I have test ridden MT09~ while it is a good bike, with torque all over the place even on the highest gear, I am still not motivated enough to proceed on buying it~ last 3 weeks I've test ridden my friend's CB650R, I instantly fallen in love to it~ enough to make me to call BW Setapak and place booking on the next day~ people may say that Yamaha MT has more character, which I don't deny it, but the more refreshed look and the sound of four-inline really get to my heart~ I consider myself as casual rider, so the good quality of Honda and 'tamer' ride is good enough for me~

Yeah, the sales guy said the next batch of delivery will be for me. So, he asked for partial payment to confirm the spot.

Sure bro~ I am looking forward to it. I dunno if i can cross state under current situation. Neverending MCO and I heard it is going to be tighter. Sigh.

I am in Terengganu right now~ PKP has been announced for 6 districts in Selangor~ BW Setapak is in KL, right?

It seems Honda has better value for money for used unit than bought new. Heheh.

I have the same view with you too. As a beginner, this bike is good enough for me. Greetings from Dungun.

Notable differences of this 2021 model compared to the previous model includes Dunlop Sportmax D214 tyres and underseat charger (USB-C).



This post has been edited by afiqms: Jun 1 2021, 08:42 AM

I see, meaning that you placed the booking later than me. I've placed booking around mid April and I took my bike yesterday, just before lockdown. It was a very close call but worth the effort going to police station to get the cross state permission.

Congratz on your new ride bro. Yes, for 2021 model, Dunlop tyres are fitted as standard. Not bad IMHO.

Anyway, enjoy riding the bike like I do. A practical bike for beginners like me.

Just sharing my newly uploaded video to spice up this thread. Hopefully the video will inspire the potential Honda CB650R / CBR650R owner.

Enjoy~

Hi bro, I wouldn't say the riding position is sporty, but it is not relaxed either. I can ride quite upright, still need to bend a bit. But definitely not sporty.

I went cross state from Terengganu to Pahang to renew my roadtax yesterday~ currently I have ridden my CB650R for 14,500 km and still enjoying this bike~ no regrets to take this as my first big bike, upgrading from kapchai~

welcome to club bro~ upgrade your license (if you haven't done so) and learn the proper riding to improve your skill~ as you can feel, it is totally different from 250cc~ migrating from kapcai to 250cc is nothing coz the characteristic is almost similar, but not when u go beyond 500cc~

yes, the MTs torque are all over the gears~ I've tested both MT-09 and CB650R before deciding to go with CB650R considering this is my first sportsbike and I need something tamer as a new rider~ still exciting until now, 1 years plus with 16000 km on the clock~ enjoying it all the time, the power and handling is just right for me~

I really need to hang on when exceeding 210 km/h, below that is still bearable

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

Because GS is simply beyond my reach bro. For now, CB650R is the bike that I can ride daily to work (not too big with plenty of power) and take to long distance ride once in a while. And I like the agility of the bike when dealing with traffics.

Part 2 is up! Riding from Narathiwat to Pattani province with a lot of military checkpoints. Mobile phone roaming service for Malaysian number is barred too. Ride safe and always be vigilant. The Honda glide through under scorching heat without any sweat