[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today launched the new 2022 CBR650R. The new model which will make its way to the Indian market through CKD route can be booked via Honda’s exclusive BigWing Topline showrooms.

Sharing his thoughts about the new 2022-year model launch, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “CBR650R has a proven track of infusing excitement to the riding experience of both new as well as seasoned riders. The subtle change in the stripes color enhances the aerodynamic & ultra-sharp appeal of the new CBR650R.”

The 2022 CBR650R comes with new orange highlights (with Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic color) and new sporty graphics (with Grand Prix Red color). The bike continues to be powered by the same 649cc inline4 tuned to produce a net power of 64 kw @ 12,000rpm with max net torque of 57.5 Nm delivered at 8,500 rpm.





Honda has opened the bookings for the 2022 CBR650R at its exclusive premium dealerships – BigWing Topline in Gurugram (Haryana), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Kochi(Kerala), Hyderabad (Telangana) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu).

Priced at 9.35 lakhs, the bike is now priced 47k higher than the 2021 BS6 version.

[gkveda]

47K more for 2022 CBR650R is completely justified for a bike that comes with new orange highlights (with Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic color) and new sporty graphics (with Grand Prix Red color).

What was so different in 2021 bike that Honda sold it generously at 47K lesser than 2022 model? Did they not realise that they were selling at such a low price?

Jokes apart, earlier, bikes and car prices were staying constant and stable for years together(if not decades). Now, the manufacturers have changed their business strategy that if there is a change in colour of the bike or change in sticker design or version of BS or change in the year number, it becomes a reason for them to hike their prices. And people appreciate manufacturers effort in implementing the change and go with the purchase.

I am really baffled how this chain link can be broken.

[AtheK]

True this is atrocious pricing from Honda, they continue to play this card over and over again. As you rightly mentioned, this is a very scary tactic by manufacturers now, a buyer doesn't even know how much he will pay two months down the lane after booking the vehicle, as nothing is readily available.

Semi conductor issues and Pent up demand has completely made it a sellers market now, in Honda motorcycle case it is not even any of the two issues, but just a management that is living in another planet. Such a lovely bike ruined by horrific pricing.

[Jesse_Mach]

Build a good motorcycle - create an artificial scarcity - jack the prices - make the service cheap. This I guess is a new trend in the industry to keep milking the customers and ensure continuous sales pipeline. This CBR is becoming what Innova and Fortuner's have become in the bike world. Current owners wont be complaining though as with every hike they can command a good resale value in the used market .

[camitesh]

Disappointing from Honda. CBR650R was launched in April 2019 at ex-showroom price of Rs. 7.7 lakhs (seems so tempting now). They revised it to 8.9 lakhs in March 2021 (atleast there were some minor mechanical changes like Showa forks, USB charger etc.) and the price jumped to 9.35 lakhs now. This is over 5% or 1/20 jump in price for what essentially is more or less the same machine.

To compare and put things slightly in perspective, the most relatable bike to CBR650R i.e Z900 was priced at 7.7 lakhs in 2019 and retails at 8.5 lakhs now. The current Ninja1000 would hardly be 1.5 - 2 lakhs (post discounts on Ninja) away from the new CBR. Kawasaki should be grateful to Honda to make Kawasaki bikes appear so VFM.

Granted, there will always be those customers who will buy a Honda or Toyota at whatever price they retail for but I’d like to believe India is largely still a price sensitive market and this strategy isn’t really viable long term. The semi conductor issue is affecting more or less equally to everyone and is bound to be resolved latest by next year IMO. What then? wind up big wing business and continue with Activas?

[ghost-was-here]

Rs. 47000 increase for a mere stickering job, that too a bad one, makes my heart sink.
Also, the 2022 model no longer gets the bronze colored alloys (that matches the bronze engine highlight).

Now that I am in the market for a naked, i am eagerly awaiting news on prices for CB650R. A bad triumph experience during Trident 660 test drive might force me (and others?) to look in direction other than Trident. Kawasaki Z650 is a boring machine compared to these two. But that's a discussion for another thread and apologies for going OT.

[camitesh]

Originally Posted by ghost-was-here

Also, the 2022 model no longer gets the bronze colored alloys (that matches the bronze engine highlight).

Now that I am in the market for a naked, i am eagerly awaiting news on prices for CB650R.

If I’m not mistaken, 2019 CBR650R didn’t get the bronze alloys and same is the case with 2022 version. However, the 2022 CB650R does seem to have the bronze alloys like before. See the image below from Honda UK sitehttps://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/.../overview.html

Didn’t realise this before but have to agree the bronze alloys do look good in this video

https://youtu.be/DH5ckpJ7NQQ

Since Trident or Kawasaki 650s may not appeal to you, do test ride street triple and Z900 while you wait for CB650R

[ghost-was-here]

thanks for correcting me. I was sure the CB650R had bronze alloys so thought the same is case with CBR. My bad.

Originally Posted by camitesh

Since Trident or Kawasaki 650s may not appeal to you, do test ride street triple and Z900 while you wait for CB650R

the gurgaon showroom didn't have a street triple to test drive a few times i have visited. They do offer a snark reply that bikes sells in itself and i should book one if i like it

I test drove the z900 from delhi west kawasaki showroom. Though its a hoot to drive i dont like the bulk it carries and it is a little difficult for me to manage in traffic. I am looking for a daily ride.

[VW2010]

9.35l. Blind choice at this price point should be the Ninja 1000. Even the street triple is much better bike at that price point even if a buyer pays a little more. Recently a friend asked me if he should buy the cbr 650 and he owns an interceptor. I convinced him he is upgrading sideways for smug value and not really understanding any gains above the interceptor. The best and cheapest 650 is the interceptor. Cbr650 at it's price point shouldn't even sell 1 number if logical buyers look at more than smug value.

[amods]

Hi Honda.

Just came here to thank you for helping end my dilemma to decide which segment to choose, 650 or 1000. Thank you for helping me finalize on a Kawasaki.

Bye Honda.

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by VW2010

9.35l. Blind choice at this price point should be the Ninja 1000. Even the street triple is much better bike at that price point even if a buyer pays a little more. Recently a friend asked me if he should buy the cbr 650 and he owns an interceptor. I convinced him he is upgrading sideways for smug value and not really understanding any gains above the interceptor. The best and cheapest 650 is the interceptor. Cbr650 at it's price point shouldn't even sell 1 number if logical buyers look at more than smug value.

VW2010, Im afraid I dont follow your thinking at all. The only thing common between an Interceptor 650 and a CBR650 is the engine capacity. One is a twin, the other is a four cylinder bike. The Honda makes 80% more power than the Royal Enfield. Ive ridden both motorcycles and trust me, there is a world of a difference between the two bikes.

As for a Street Triple 765 vs a Honda CBR650, I would pick the Honda. And I say this as a Triumph Street Triple owner. YMMV.

The Ninja 1000 isnt even in the same price point. Its 20% more expensive.

Also, if we only go by the cc to rupee, then we should be recommending the Alto K10 over the VW Taigun 1.0 TSI !

[windiesel]

Originally Posted by amods

Hi Honda.

Just came here to thank you for helping end my dilemma to decide which segment to choose, 650 or 1000. Thank you for helping me finalize on a Kawasaki.

Bye Honda.

So what did you buy then? A Z900?

[amods]

Originally Posted by windiesel

So what did you buy then? A Z900?

Did not buy yet. Now that Ninja 1000sx is not too far away, have decided with a heavy heart to move away from a very exciting sticker job update from Honda.

Will take some more time sorting out the finances though, but at least I won't feel guilty giving up to Honda's high-headedness anymore. A used 1000sx makes whole lot sense now.

[GrandTourer]

Originally Posted by VW2010

9.35l. Blind choice at this price point should be the Ninja 1000. Even the street triple is much better bike at that price point even if a buyer pays a little more. Recently a friend asked me if he should buy the cbr 650 and he owns an interceptor. I convinced him he is upgrading sideways for smug value and not really understanding any gains above the interceptor. The best and cheapest 650 is the interceptor. Cbr650 at it's price point shouldn't even sell 1 number if logical buyers look at more than smug value.

That's an absurd comparison there, buddy.

I'm an existing Interceptor owner, who happened to have ridden the CB650R. Both bikes are on opposite ends of the spectrum. As Neil mentioned, only similarity is displacement. Interceptor is your entry to the 650 segment, but CBR is what is the pinnacle of that segment. You can twist the throttle of the 47HP Interceptor all you like, and you'll probably not find yourself in a ditch. Can't say the same about the Honda though. I was literally on edge while riding the CB650R in Bangalore city traffic, hardly using any of the revs available to me.

It's like comparing a 2.0L MG Hector with the 2.0L Porsche Cayman, since they have the same displacement.

[Raghu M]

The CBR has been my fav. I think among all the premium bikes, Honda's looks are the most stylish. Looks sleek, is compact and has a timeless design. I stare at even when a 250R passes by.