CBR650R My new CBR650R

[Vector]

After waiting for months and not knowing when the bike is gonna release in Germany, I finally got the call from my dealer yesterday!

They still have to install the accessories, but I could sit on it atleast for the first time. What a f**king good looking bike!! I love it.

The Quickshifter didn't arrive yet so i will have to wait a little bit longer...

As for the extras I took the heated grips, 12V charger, touring glass, the qs and a seat cowl.

Racing Red obviously for those extra hp...
I think it has a darker red than the F version, but i am not sure.

The change in terms of ergonomics is noticeable. If i want to shift properly i have to move back in the seat. Long legs...
The bike is still comfortable, but you'll sit a little bit more bend over.

Once I can drive it I'll give you an update and my first riding impressions.

 

[miweber929]

Look great, congrats!!!

Now insure the damn thing properly!!!!!!

 

[Vector]

Look great, congrats!!!

Now insure the damn thing properly!!!!!!

Hahaha I will do it for sure

 

[GPJake]

Very nice looking ride. Love it!

 

[The Earle]

Looks really nice...get some photos up when you have got her on the road.

 

[Vector]

Looks really nice...get some photos up when you have got her on the road.

I will 👍🏼

 

[Vector]

Well bad news for me:
Seems like the earliest free date to make the bigger driving license is in juli 🙃
Probably I am gonna have to reduce the power to 48hp again... So annoying.

 

[jerzy_bondov]

Well bad news for me:
Seems like the earliest free date to make the bigger driving license is in juli 🙃
Probably I am gonna have to reduce the power to 48hp again... So annoying.

Is that an age related thing in Germany Vector? How old are you?

 

[Drewster123]

Im so bored of my restrcted bike it feels slow

 

[Vector]

Is that an age related thing in Germany Vector? How old are you?

Yes it is.
If you are under the age of 24 you are only allowed to make the A2 driving license. With this license you can ride bikes with up to 48hp. Restricting the bike is also possible but only if it has less than double the hp. (96hp) that's the reason why the cbr only has 95hp. To fit the european market.
After two years you can take an extra exam and get the A driving license. The A license is the unrestricted one. At the age of 24 you can get it directly.
For people under 18 it is also possible to get the A1 license at the age of 16. It permits you to ride bikes with 125ccm and up to 15hp.

I am 21 right now so I still got the A2 license.

 

[Drewster123]

Yes it is.
If you are under the age of 24 you are only allowed to make the A2 driving license. With this license you can ride bikes with up to 48hp. Restricting the bike is also possible but only if it has less than double the hp. (96hp) that's the reason why the cbr only has 95hp. To fit the european market.
After two years you can take an extra exam and get the A driving license. The A license is the unrestricted one. At the age of 24 you can get it directly.
For people under 18 it is also possible to get the A1 license at the age of 16. It permits you to ride bikes with 125ccm and up to 15hp.

I am 21 right now so I still got the A2 license.

I can't wait take my restrcter of it just kills any excitement

 

[RoadSafeRider84]

Yes it is.
If you are under the age of 24 you are only allowed to make the A2 driving license. With this license you can ride bikes with up to 48hp. Restricting the bike is also possible but only if it has less than double the hp. (96hp) that's the reason why the cbr only has 95hp. To fit the european market.
After two years you can take an extra exam and get the A driving license. The A license is the unrestricted one. At the age of 24 you can get it directly.
For people under 18 it is also possible to get the A1 license at the age of 16. It permits you to ride bikes with 125ccm and up to 15hp.

I am 21 right now so I still got the A2 license.

Still, even resgricted thats a beautiful bike to have at 21. Well done!!! You will still enjoy it restricted and then get to look forward to unleashing its full power in July! 👍🏽😎😊🍾

 

[Vector]

Still, even resgricted thats a beautiful bike to have at 21. Well done!!! You will still enjoy it restricted and then get to look forward to unleashing its full power in July! 👍🏽😎😊🍾

That's true. Probably not a bad idea to get used to the bike first with half the power

 

[Nithesh]

Hey man, do post some pics when you get the seat cowl done. Does Honda sell the matte black version there?

 

[skeletor]

Be sure to pick up a set of helmet protectors, just keep your neck stiff when you go down.

 

[Daniel]

😂 Why oh why doesn't this idea take off I wonder. But he's not gonna need them anyway right? Because he's not going down on this one, especially not without good insurance!

 

[Brammers]

Just waiting for you to do a Schumacher that is!

 

[Vector]

Hey man, do post some pics when you get the seat cowl done. Does Honda sell the matte black version there?

👍🏼 I am gonna post it once everything is fitted.

I think they also sell the matt black version off the cowl. At least the one employee asked me in which color i want the cowl and they also sell the black bike.

 

[Vector]

Be sure to pick up a set of helmet protectors, just keep your neck stiff when you go down.

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That looks like a great idea!! Definitely gonna add this to my wishlist. Finally a good solution to protect the helmet from crashes. I mean what should go wrong with this type of protection? I am a big fan of frame sliders!

 

[Nithesh]

Oddly enough even though Honda Thailand manufactures the seat cowls from the same factory, its not available in Thailand dealerships even today. Enquired at BigWing dealerships and they all said its yet to arrive for them.