New Delhi. After teasing on social media, Honda has launched the new CBR 650R in India at a price of Rs 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom), which is expensive by Rs 20,000 from the current variant. As we told you earlier, the new CBR 650R variant includes the patented electronic clutch of Honda, also known as e-clutch.
The new e-clutch technology creates an ideal balance between the ease of automatic transmission and hand to hand control of manual gearbox. It actually acts as an intelligent manual transmission (IMT) found in Hyundai and KIA models. This provides the facility to change the gear manually without operating the rider.
2 kg weight gained weight
The e-clutch system of Honda introduced at the global level in November 2023 combines the characteristics of Quick-shiftrs, traditional manual clutches and brand’s dual clutch transmission (DCT). Although it maintains standard clutch and transmission hardware, the involvement of the e-clutch system increases the total weight of about 2 kg. The e-clutch system allows clutchless waste and downshifts, as well as spontaneous starts and stops, so that the rider does not need to manually operate the clutch lever. This engine becomes automatically active when starts and helps prevent stalling. Riders can still use clutch liver manually, and the system reactivates itself after a while.
3 Settings for Downshifts
The system also offers adaptive performance, including 3 settings for waste and downsfs – hard, medium, or soft. If the bike is in very high gear for current speed, the instrument panel may indicate the rider to download. E-clutch functionality is controlled by real-time data inputs, including throttle positions, engine speed, gear selection and shift pedal pressure. Clutch engagement is managed by the dual-motor actuator unit located within engine casting, while ignition timing and fuel injections are automatically adjusted for spontaneous transition.
Inline for-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine
Honda CBR 650R is powered by 649cc, inline for-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which produces 94 bhp and 63 Nm peak torque. This engine has been paired with a 6-speed gearbox with new e-clutch technology. In addition, the CBR650R also includes Honda selectable torque control (HSTC), which exclusively increases tractions and stability in dynamic riding conditions.
The hardware setup includes the same SHOWA 41 mm SFF-BP front forks and rear adjustable monoshock, which are for tight handling and control, as well as dual-display braking components include dual 310 mm radial-mounted front disk and dual-round ABS with rear 240 mm disk. In the case of features, CBR 650R has a 5-inch TFT instrument panel that supports Honda’s RoadsyNC app. Through this application, riders can avail facilities like turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS notification and more. Middleweight sports bike is available in two color schemes: Grand Prix Red and Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic.
