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CBR650R Variants & Prices

₹10.40 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
649cc
Power
93.8bhp
Weight
209kg
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02 / Variants

Honda CBR650R Variants and Prices

The Honda CBR650R is offered in two variants in India, both sharing the same 649cc inline-four engine and chassis. The key difference is the clutch system.

CBR650R Standard - Rs 9,99,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) This is the conventional version with a manual clutch lever. It gets the full feature set: 5-inch colour TFT display, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), all-LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, and Showa SFF-BP forks. The slipper-assist clutch makes the lever light enough for sustained city use. If you're comfortable with a manual clutch and want to save Rs 41,000, this is the practical pick.

CBR650R STD E-Clutch - Rs 10,40,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) The E-Clutch variant adds Honda's electronically actuated clutch system. The clutch lever is still present but becomes optional - you can shift gears without touching it, and the system prevents stalls automatically. It also functions as a bi-directional quickshifter for both up and downshifts without the clutch. Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity (turn-by-turn navigation, calls, messages) is added on this variant. For anyone who spends significant time in Bangalore or Delhi stop-and-go traffic, the Rs 41,000 premium for E-Clutch is genuinely worth considering.

Both variants are available in Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. Both are now officially discontinued by Honda India, so dealer stock levels will vary by city.

SpecStandard
Price₹ 11,14,362
Engine649 cc
Max Power93.8 bhp
Mileage (ARAI)—
ABS—
WheelsAlloy Wheels
Start TypeSelf Start
Tyres—
Colours2

For most buyers, the E-Clutch variant justifies its price premium - not as a novelty but as a genuine comfort upgrade in traffic. The Rs 41,000 gap is small relative to the overall investment, and the bi-directional quickshifter alone would cost close to that as an aftermarket fitment on other bikes. That said, if you're primarily a highway or weekend rider who's comfortable with a clutch, the Standard variant is mechanically identical and saves you the money for tyres or accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow many variants does the Honda CBR650R come in?▾
The Honda CBR650R is available in two variants in India - the Standard at Rs 9,99,000 and the E-Clutch at Rs 10,40,000, both ex-showroom Delhi. Both variants share the same 649cc engine, chassis, and core feature set, differing only in the clutch system and connectivity.
QWhat is the difference between the Standard and E-Clutch variants of the CBR650R?▾
The E-Clutch variant adds Honda's electronically actuated clutch system, allowing gear changes without manually operating the clutch lever, plus bi-directional quickshift and Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity. The Standard variant uses a conventional manual clutch with a slipper-assist function. The price difference is Rs 41,000.
QWhich Honda CBR650R variant offers the best value for money?▾
The E-Clutch variant at Rs 10,40,000 offers the better value for Indian riding conditions. The Rs 41,000 premium buys bi-directional quickshift, automated clutch operation in city traffic, and Bluetooth connectivity - features that would cost significantly more to add aftermarket on the Standard variant.
QDoes every Honda CBR650R variant get dual-channel ABS?▾
Yes, dual-channel ABS is standard on both the CBR650R Standard and CBR650R E-Clutch variants. There is no ABS-delete option - Honda supplies only the fully-equipped version to the Indian market.