Honda CBR650R E-Clutch specifications, dimensions and price
Honda · Supersport
The Honda CBR650R E-Clutch is a fully faired middleweight sportbike with a 649cc inline-four that Honda claims makes 94 hp, plus an automated clutch that needs no lever. It lists at $9,199 plus $600 destination, less than the 2025 model.
Honda CBR650R E-Clutch
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Supersport |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 649cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0x46.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 32mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch |
| Final drive | #525 chain, 15T/42T |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Seat height | 31.9 in |
| Wet weight | 466 lb |
| Wheelbase | 57.0 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25.5° |
| Trail | 4.0 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal |
| Starting MSRP | $9,199 |
| Destination charge | $600 |
Who the CBR650R E-Clutch suits
The CBR650R E-Clutch suits a rider stepping up from a 300 to 500cc bike, or a commuter who wants sportbike looks without a crouched riding position. Rider Magazine found the reach to the clip-on bars "not overly aggressive," and a reviewer at SlashGear, who is 5 foot 9, said the pegs were low enough to keep the knees from bending too far and the bars high enough to keep weight off the wrists.
It is not the cheapest way into sport riding. The same SlashGear review suggests a true novice would have an easier time on Honda's smaller CBR500R, and calls the bike's budget Dunlop tires a reason not to make it a first pick for track days. The CBR650R is a road bike that is quick enough to be fun on a spirited weekend ride.
What the E-Clutch does on a CBR650R
The E-Clutch is a motor-driven clutch that opens and closes on its own when the bike pulls away, stops or shifts. So a rider can start, stop and change gear without touching the lever. The CBR650R still has a lever.
Pulling it takes over from the system for 5 seconds, or 1 second at higher revs, according to Rider Magazine, which also measured its cost in weight: the system adds about 4.5 lb over a conventional clutch.
What that means for a buyer is practical. Stalling at a light and lurching in a slow turn are the two mistakes that put new riders off manual bikes. The E-Clutch makes both hard to do.
How the inline-four rides
The engine is a 649cc inline-four with a 12,000 rpm redline. Honda's claimed figures, as printed by Rider Magazine, are 94 hp at 12,000 rpm and 46.4 lb-ft of torque at 9,500 rpm. Both peaks come high, and a comparison at iMotorbike says the CBR650R "loves to rev high" and feels less forgiving than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 to newer riders because of its higher output and sharper character.
SlashGear liked the exhaust note, which climbs in pitch and volume as the revs rise.
CBR650R price and used market
Honda's own 2026 listing is $9,199 plus a $600 destination charge, about $9,800 before taxes and dealer fees. Honda says that is lower than the 2025 price. At launch in 2024 the CBR650R was $9,899, as Rider Magazine reported.
So the listed price has come down since launch. Compare a used asking price with a current quote for the same model year and equipment.
Mileage, service history, modifications and dealer fees can outweigh the apparent difference between a listing and base MSRP. Compare a used bike's mileage and warranty against the new price before you pay it. Autotrader
CBR650R against the Ninja 650 and YZF-R7
The two bikes most shoppers weigh the CBR650R against sit within a few hundred dollars of it. The Ninja 650 is a parallel-twin at a lower price with a friendlier power delivery. The YZF-R7 is a twin with a lower listed weight and a more track-oriented stance.
The CBR650R is the only one of the three with four cylinders and an automated clutch.
Honda CBR650R E-Clutch — specification reference2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch compared to the CB650R
The CBR650R's case for the extra $500 over the naked CB650R is entirely in what's not on the CB650R's own page: a full fairing, and Honda Selectable Torque Control. Both bikes run the identical 649cc inline-four, gearing, brakes and suspension travel Honda publishes for each, so neither variant out-accelerates or out-brakes the other on paper: the CBR650R's 10 extra published pounds come from the bodywork itself, not a heavier engine or frame.
Where the CB650R's upright bar suits a commuter who sits in traffic more than at speed, the CBR650R's lower clip-ons and fairing are built for a rider spending more time above 60 mph, where the added wind protection offsets the more forward lean Honda's own geometry figures put the rider into.
2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch across model years
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 3
- Transmission
- Six-speed with Honda E-Clutch; Six-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch.
2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch questions
Does the Honda CBR650R E-Clutch still have a clutch lever?
Yes. The lever stays on the left bar, and pulling it overrides the automatic system for 5 seconds, or 1 second at higher revs, per Rider Magazine; Riders who want to shift the old way can. The lever is what you use for a clutch-in start or a launch.
Is the CBR650R a good first sportbike?
It can be, but it is not the gentlest choice. The E-Clutch takes away stalling, and the seat is 31.9 in high. But the engine makes its power near 12,000 rpm and one comparison calls it less forgiving than the Ninja 650. Honda's own CBR500R is the easier first bike.
How much weight does the E-Clutch add to the CBR650R?
About 4.5 lb over a conventional clutch, according to Rider Magazine; The system is small enough that it does not change the bike's ergonomics.
The 2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch is a fully faired middleweight sportbike with a 649cc inline-four that Honda claims makes 94 hp, plus an automated clutch that needs no lever. It lists at $9,199 plus $600 destination, less than the 2025 model. It suits a rider who wants a street-first sportbike that revs high and sounds like a four-cylinder, not a lightweight track tool.
At 466 lb wet with a 31.9 in seat, it is easy to handle in traffic, and the E-Clutch removes the hardest part of learning a manual gearbox.
What that means for a buyer is practical. Stalling at a light and lurching in a slow turn are the two mistakes that put new riders off manual bikes. The E-Clutch makes both hard to do. An experienced rider can still use the lever for a wheelie, a clutch-dump start or a track exit; the rider reviewing it for Rider Magazine tested it on track corner exits and downshifts as well as on the road.
Honda's own 2026 listing is $9,199 plus a $600 destination charge, about $9,800 before taxes and dealer fees. Honda says that is lower than the 2025 price. At launch in 2024 the CBR650R was $9,899, as Rider Magazine reported. So the listed price has come down since launch.
Used bikes on Autotrader average about $9,279 in asking price, ranging from $7,499 to $13,199, which means many used examples cost about what a new one does. Compare a used bike's mileage and warranty against the new price before you pay it.
Other models in this reference: Honda CRF110F, Honda CBR600RR.