Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 2017 Honda CB650F pairs a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85.8 HP (62.6 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 132.2 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB650F measures 208 kg (459 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.3-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.76 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 363 km (226 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2014 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
132.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.41 HP/kg (2.42 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–11,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~363 km (226 mi)
Engine
Displacement649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power85.8 HP (62.6 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.4:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 46.0 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Driveline525 O-ring sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.76 litres/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel diamond
Rake25.0°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41mm convensional telescopic fork
Front Travel108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock damper with adjustable preload
Rear Travel128 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Dual-piston calipers and sintered metal pads.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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