All 650's Performance air filter

[byob]

Hi guys,

Sorry if this has been discussed already (probably has...) but I can't find anything through the search engine.

Does it make sense to put a K&N air filter instead of a OEM one? Mine is due for a change so I thought perhaps an upgrade is worthwhile.

K&N is two times the money compared to OEM Honda where I live.

I know some bikes do not respond well to performance air filters unless you retune them (or rejet if they are carbureted)...

Stock bike, no aftermarket exhaust, no tune.

 

[Rafe]

Stock bike, no aftermarket exhaust, no tune.

Not worth the expense IMO. You won't get any gains from it alone.

 

[Brammers]

I've done it. Solely "because I could". No noticeable performance gains. It did alter the fuelling slightly... Enough for me to re do the mapping on my pcv.

J

 

[myarza]

I installed the KN filter before I installed my exhaust and PCV, no noticeable difference between stock. I suppose the only advantage is that you can clean, oil and reuse the filter so essential the filter will last much longer than a stock filter which is disposable.

 

[baugustine]

locking this thread since there’s already one going:

CB650R - Aftermarket performance air filter

Has anybody replaced there original air filter with a high flow unit and if so does it make any difference to the induction roar when accelerating, I’m happy with my standard exhaust bike would like a bit more noise out of the bike when riding.

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