Honda CBR650F Tyre Size
The 599cc Honda CBR650F runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 180/55/17 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
These are common motorcycle tyre sizes and so you have plenty of choice, whether you want a tyre for Touring, Trackdays, Fast Road Riding or Commuting.
Honda CBR650F History
The CBR650F has its roots in Honda’s sportsbike range. When the CBR600RR came out in 2003 it replaced the CBR600F. While the CBR600F was Honda’s supersports contender, the CBR600RR made the F look a little old and soft around the edges.
However as a real-world bike, the F was always a good’un. Which is why, to this day, the 650 lives on. Launched in 2014 as the CBR650F, it was a Sports-Touring bike, not an out-and-out-sportsbike. The first model was then updated in 2017 and the second generation had sharper looks with a paintscheme similar to the Fireblade.
It’s a true do-it-all bike, from commuter to weekend scratcher, sports-tourer and it wouldn’t be too shabby on track either. Stick a set of panniers on it and it’s a good middleweight touring bike too. The CBR650F was replaced in 2019 and it’s now called the CBR650R. It earns it’s R badge to it having a more sports-focused design, which for 2021 includes Showa Big Piston Forks.
Bung a set of sticky tyres on it and it could handle fast-group trackday pace, or stick a set of panniers on it and it’s a great value for money rival to the Ducati Supersport S.
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Honda CBR650F Stock Tyres
The stock tyres on the CBR650F are Dunlop Roadsmart 2s which are still in production but not a massively popular tyre.
Honda CBR650F Best Tyres
We’ve split the two suggestions into two common applications. Fast Road tyres for those who like to head out for a Sunday blast and perhaps the odd trackday and Higher Mileage Road tyres for Commuters and Tourers who want grip, mileage and wet weather performance.
Fast Road: Pirelli Rosso 4, Michelin Power 6
Road Commute: Metzeler Roadtec 02, Pirelli Angel GT2 and Continental Contiroad are a popular budget choice.
Honda CBR650F Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
