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CB650R News & Updates

₹9.20 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
649cc
Power
93.8bhp
Weight
205kg
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06 / News

Honda CB650R News: Launches, Updates & What's Coming

The Honda CB650R had an eventful 2025 in India. Honda launched the Standard variant at Rs 9,20,000 in early 2025, making it the most affordable inline-4 naked bike in the country. The launch coincided with renewed interest in premium 650cc motorcycles as buyers began looking beyond twin-cylinder options.

Mid-2025 brought the E-Clutch variant at Rs 9,60,000 - Honda's electronically actuated clutch system, which had previously been seen only on the Africa Twin and CRF450. For a naked street bike priced under Rs 10 lakh, this was genuinely significant: no other manufacturer offers comparable clutch automation at this price point globally.

By early 2026, Honda had sold through its entire allocated unit batch for India, and the CB650R was listed as discontinued across major portals including BikeWale, BikeDekho, and ZigWheels. Honda India has not confirmed a relaunch date, but the 2026 global colour update - with a new Pearl Glare White option - and continued demand from the Indian market make a relaunch in late 2026 or early 2027 plausible.

A minor recall was issued in 2025 for certain 2024 CB650R units (pre-launch in India) related to shift lever paint application. Indian-market 2025 units were not affected.

Official Updates (5)

  • Honda has discontinued the CB650R, CBR650R, and X-ADV in India as of April 2026, with all allocated CBU units sold out. A relaunch is expected in late 2026 or early 2027 once a fresh import batch is approved.

  • Honda India discontinued the CB650R, CBR650R, and X-ADV as of April 6, 2026, after all allocated CBU import units sold out. The models were quietly de-listed from the BigWing configurator with no formal announcement; a relaunch is expected in late 2026 or early 2027 once a fresh import batch is approved, but Honda has not confirmed a timeline.

  • Honda unveiled a refreshed 2026 global colour palette for the CB650R - Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, Mat Jeans Blue Metallic, Candy Energy Orange, and Grand Prix Red, with bronze-finished forks and rims. No mechanical or technical changes accompany the update, and India availability has not been confirmed.

  • Honda launched the CB650R E-Clutch variant in India at Rs 9,60,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), a premium over the Standard variant, becoming India's first motorcycle with Honda's electronically actuated clutch that enables clutchless gear shifts for easier city riding.

  • Honda launched the 2025 CB650R in India at Rs 9,20,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), making it one of the most affordable inline-4 naked bikes in the country. The bike features a 649cc four-cylinder engine producing 95.17 PS, a 5-inch TFT display, and Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity.

For buyers watching this space: the CB650R's discontinuation in India is almost certainly a supply issue rather than a permanent exit. Honda's BigWing network has expanded significantly in the past two years, and the CB650R and CBR650R together represent Honda's clearest statement of intent in the premium segment. Follow Honda BigWing's official social media and website for relaunch announcements. Existing owners can continue using all Honda BigWing service centres across India for maintenance, and parts availability is not expected to be an issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat are the latest updates for Honda CB650R in India?▾
In 2025, Honda launched the CB650R Standard at Rs 9,20,000 and later the E-Clutch variant at Rs 9,60,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). By early 2026 the bike sold out its India allocation and was listed as discontinued. The 2026 global colour update (Pearl Glare White) has been announced but not confirmed for India.
QIs Honda CB650R discontinued in India permanently?▾
No, the Honda CB650R's discontinuation in India appears to be a supply issue - Honda allocated a fixed number of units and sold through them. A relaunch in late 2026 or early 2027 is expected, potentially with the 2026 colour updates. Honda has not announced a permanent exit from this segment.
QHas the Honda CB650R received any price change recently?▾
Yes, the Honda CB650R was launched at Rs 9,20,000 (Standard) in early 2025. The E-Clutch variant was introduced mid-2025 at Rs 9,60,000. Some portals listed a final price of approximately Rs 10,29,000 before the bike was listed as discontinued in early 2026, though the exact final price varied by source.
QIs a new variant of the Honda CB650R expected in India?▾
Honda's global 2026 CB650R update is primarily a colour refresh - Pearl Glare White and updated shades - with no mechanical changes. A new variant with significantly different specifications is not expected. When Honda relaunches the CB650R in India, it is likely to arrive as the same E-Clutch model with updated colours.