Honda has launched the 2025 Honda CB650R and Honda CBR650R with E-clutch technology in India. The bikes come with an electronically actuated clutch, which will make it much easier to ride. The Honda CBR650R is priced at Rs 10,40,000 and the Honda CB650R is priced at Rs 9,60,000 (both ex-showroom Delhi).
Compared to the 2024 model, the 2025 Honda CBR650R is Rs 40,010 more expensive and the 2025 Honda CB650R is Rs 40,000 more expensive.
Feature Comparison
Honda had launched the E-clutch technology in 2023 for two models: the Honda CBR650R and the Honda CB650R. The aim of this technology is to make it easier for riders to ride both the bikes without worrying about the clutch working. This system has electronic actuators in the clutch case, which engage and disengage the clutch automatically.
The best part? This system works right from the start, so riders can slot into first gear and get going by twisting the throttle. This will make a huge difference for riders who are new to big bikes. Since big capacity bikes generate a lot of power and torque, releasing the clutch correctly can be a tough task. Also, with incorrect clutch operation, you also run the risk of damaging your clutch plate.
With the Honda e-clutch technology, riders can ride the bike with ease in stop-and-go traffic. The system also offers the option to disengage it completely for an old-school riding experience, with the rider manually operating the clutch. With this technology, the Honda CBR650R and Honda CB650R will be the most beginner-friendly inline-four bikes in the Indian market. The only other option with an inline-four engine in the 650cc space is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, which isn’t really an everyday bike as it is primarily designed for track use.
What’s Unchanged?
Apart from the addition of the e-clutch, both bikes remain unchanged. They are still powered by the same 649cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four engine that outputs 95PS at 12,000rpm and 63Nm at 9,500rpm.
Both models also share the same underpinnings with 41mm Showa SFF-BP forks and a monoshock. The braking setup comprises of a twin-310mm disc setup at the front and a single-240mm disc at the rear. Electronic riding aids like traction control are offered as standard on both models.
The main differences between the two models are limited to design and ergonomics. The Honda CBR650R is a fully faired sports tourer with a slightly more committed riding posture. Whereas, the Honda CB650R is a neo-retro cafe racer style motorcycle that offers a relatively relaxed and upright riding posture. The CBR650R competes with the Triumph Daytona 660 and the Kawasaki Ninja 650. The CB650R on the other hand competes with the Triumph Trident 660 and the Kawasaki Z650.
Bookings for both the bikes are currently open at all BigWing showrooms and deliveries will begin from the last week of this month (May 2025).
