2024 HONDA CB650R vs CF MOTO 650NK

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 HONDA CB650R
100 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
0 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB650R
60.5 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB650R
74.9 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
34.5 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB650R
93.8 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HONDA CB650R
41.8 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 650NK
64.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HONDA CB650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 650NK 78 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 61 hp (CF MOTO 650NK) up to 95 hp (2024 HONDA CB650R).
  • Torque spans 56 Nm (CF MOTO 650NK) up to 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CB650R).
  • Weight spans 205 kg (2024 HONDA CB650R) to 206 kg (CF MOTO 650NK).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification HONDA CB650R CF MOTO 650NK
Brand HONDA CF MOTO
Model HONDA CB650R CF MOTO 650NK
Engine size 650cc 650cc
Power 95hp 61hp
Torque 63nm. 56nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 205kg 206kg
Front brake 310 mm x 4.5 mm double disc with four piston caliper hydraulic dual disc (J.JUAN calipers)
Rear brake 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper hydraulic single disc with ABS (J.JUAN calipers)
Seat height (cm) 81cm 78cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) 120/70 ZR17 (PIRELLI)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) 160/60 ZR17 (PIRELLI)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm Showa Separate Function front Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks KYB inverted fork telescopic
Rear suspension Monoshock damper with 10 stage adjustable preload, 43.5mm stroke KYB Single central shock absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 235km/h 210km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15.4 L – 5.5 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9399 $6000
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-A.S.clutch E-Clutch, 5-inch full colour TFT screen, 

-Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), (HSTC) Honda Selectable Torque Control, 

-HSS

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity

-Power modes: Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2024 HONDA CB650R vs 2023 CF MOTO 650NK: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CB650R and 2023 CF MOTO 650NK are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the CB650R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

CB650R and 650NK have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

CB650R has a clear listed power advantage (95 hp vs 61 hp).

Torque

CB650R has a modest listed torque advantage (63 Nm vs 56 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (235 km/h vs 210 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB650R and 650NK have very similar listed weights (205 kg vs 206 kg). 650NK has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB650R vs CF MOTO 650NK?

HONDA CB650R is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for CF MOTO 650NK.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB650R or CF MOTO 650NK?

HONDA CB650R has 95 hp compared with 61 hp on the CF MOTO 650NK.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB650R or CF MOTO 650NK?

HONDA CB650R is lighter at 205 kg vs 206 kg for CF MOTO 650NK.

Which is better, HONDA CB650R or CF MOTO 650NK?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.