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All 650's Max speed?

Road Hog

2014
CBR650F ABS
May 4, 2017
Thailand
I hit 103mph (indicated) on my ‘20 CB650R, only once though to try it... It was intense and hard to fight the wind at that speed though. Normally I don’t go past 80ish as that’s about my comfort limit, at 90+ it just gets harder to control the bike due to wind & crappy road surface. Plus, once you pass that speed you can either get in a lot of trouble with the law or have a serious incident. Not worth the risk, in my humble opinion...
Your right, I have not hit top speed on my bike in a long time now. Bad roads, potholes, and dogs as it is their mating season in my area. Strong winds would be another factor. Also in Thailand, you have to wear a mask while riding your bike, I feel pretty stupid but there is a fine if you don't.
 

Tyjamo

2018
CB650F ABS
Apr 15, 2021
Riding Since
2001
Hit 200 KPH on my CB w/Akra. Felt like plenty more to go, and quite stable. I wasn't wearing my leather so I reeled it in. Felt pretty fast, although in terms of super bikes, it isn't. Fast enough for a daily though isn't it.
Ten years ago I hit 160 MPH (257KPH) on my '08 CBR600RR. Haven't reached it since... don't really care to anymore.
 

mtz4thee

2018
CB650F
May 10, 2023
Riding Since
2019
Hi everyone, just picked up a '18 cb650f in California. Max I hit is 129mph/207kph. Any mods the bikes needs to touch 140?
Maybe it's just maintenance.
The bike has more but "it feels" like it gets stuck there. Fun bike all in all tho!
Maybe its for the better that I don't go past 129 😂
 

FogDucker

2018
CB650F ABS
Apr 3, 2019
Canada
Riding Since
2000
Hi everyone, just picked up a '18 cb650f in California. Max I hit is 129mph/207kph. Any mods the bikes needs to touch 140?
Maybe it's just maintenance.
The bike has more but "it feels" like it gets stuck there. Fun bike all in all tho!
Maybe its for the better that I don't go past 129 😂
Well what to say lol. But what MODs do you already have on it?
 

FogDucker

2018
CB650F ABS
Apr 3, 2019
Canada
Riding Since
2000
I took of the decals, I thought that would give +10hp 🤣.

It's bone stock. No mods. Bikes due for a new air cleaner and oil change, so I'll see what that does.
to me, a high-flow exhaust made a big difference. Not much to do. PCV did not change anything TBH. I kept the stock filter and My bike is pretty nimble. Your biggest enemy on the F model is the wind! and nothing can help.
 
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