r/cbr650r

Howdy boys and girls!
I am at just over 3600 miles and have officially gone through my rear tire. Got off the bike after a nice 220+ mile ride and noticed I can just barely see what is definitely not rubber poking through.

I guess my question is how long did yalls first tires last and what was the tire you put on next? I’ve got a buddy who works for Pirelli and get get me a great deal, but want to hear what other options you all went for! Thanks guys can’t wait to hear your advice

Hey. I have a 2024 CBR650R, this is my second season with it, loving it.
I have some things I’m wondering if anybody experiences it or just me.

1. Stuck at neutral. It’s extremely easy to put it into N which is nice but in acceleration sometime I don’t kick hard enough and goes into neutral and I get stuck and it takes few kicks to change it to second gear.

2. Sometimes when I’m about to take off from a full stop I clutch out but I don’t have enough “power” or the bike doesn’t start moving enough but other times it’s like a rocket going on clutch point. (It’s not because I’m on an incline or decline and I’m giving the same amount of gas when I take off, it’s specifically the clutch point) It’s not doing it every stop but I would say 2/10 times. Mechanic said it he didn’t find any issue)

3. Sometimes the bike doesn’t have engine braking when I’m on second gear. I let the throttle go but it’s just going like a rocket with about 25-26 and not losing power at all.

Anybody experience these?

Hi all,

I recently bought a Honda CBR650R E-Clutch from 2026, and the only option I have for an aftermarket exhaust which needs to be EC/ECE approved Euro 5+, and with 2 Lambda sensors is the Racing Line series from Akrapovic. The problem with that exhaust is that it doesn't really make the bike sounds that much better than the factory exhaust, and it cost an equivalent to $2600 USD / €2250 Euro. (Other exhausts cost as low as $1600 / €1250)

I have found other exhaust that sounds much better, which fits the bike, has all the homologations in order and with 2 lambda sensors as well. But I have written to Honda, asking if fitting any of these exhaust will void the warranty - which they have told me it will, which I find surprising.

I have attached a picture of the said Akrapovic exhaust which my dealer has recommended to me, which is also the only exhaust that they have heard of "fits" the bike. I know that you can pull out the dB killer which might make the bike sound that much better, but it still annoys me that other exhaust for the bike sounds much better even with the dB killer installed correctly.

The other attached picture is of one of the other exhaust I have found that fits the bike which I really like the sound of.

Would you fit the bike with an exhaust even it it voids warranty? Or keep it stuck until 2031 when the factory warranty runs out.

I'd like to know what you guys have done to yours 😄

I am located in Denmark if that makes it easier to provide an answer to my question.

Kind regards, Frederik from Denmark

Akrapovic Racing Line for Honda CBR650R 2024 -> 2026

MIvv GP Pro Carbon for Honda CBR650R 2024 -> 2026

Hi guys,

Am getting a factory new cbr650r 2026 soon as a begginner ive done some research already and was thinking whats your thoughts about that,and am looking for a best sounding exhaust with db killer and cat and without them.

Thanks,

Hi I have a 2026 and was looking for different exhaust anyone got suggestions on any.

I saw the arrow that revzilla sold but 1400$ is a lot if there are similar not as pricey ones

Hiya everybody.

I’ve got a cbr650r e clutch 2024. It looks like a lite version of the sc77 1000r. I’m hoping if anyone knows where I can get a sportier pillion seat for it.

I’m still wanting the capability of taking someone out occasionally but I’m just wanting the pillion seat to be its own separate thing other than merging with the rider seat.

Also do you guys recommend getting side panels as I’m really wanting to lean into that sc77 vibe.

Thanks in advance everyone!

I was looking on changing my exhaust but don’t know if full is worth the performance or just getting a slip on do u think the full is worth the performance and what exhaust do u think are and sound good

Hey everyone,

Looking for some advice from anyone running a stage 2 tune on a CBR650R.

I’m planning to get a Stage 2 ecu flash (decat full system Arrow exhaust + sports air filter). However, because of local noise laws and cops in my area, I’ll need to keep the DB killer in most of the time.

For those of you running a similar setup: Does the baffle completely kill the pops and bangs, or are they still audible (just muffled)?

Hey everyone,

Since the CBR650R E-Clutch doesn't have a auto-blipper, how do I properly rev-match downshift with it?

Do I leave my left hand completely off the lever and just blip the throttle right as I click the shifter?

Right now, if my timing isn't perfect, the E-Clutch just slips the gear in silently before my blip registers. How are other owners handling this?

Thanks!