Honda CB650R Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the Honda CB650R.

This maintenance schedule applies to the following model:

Honda CB650R

The Honda CB650R stands out with its cafe-racer style and many more attributes. Introduced in 2019, this naked bike comes in only in one Neo Sports Cafe ABS trim. The Honda Performance comes courtesy of a 649cc, liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 93 hp and 64 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox that uses a chain final drive. It comes with the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) which controls the engine’s torque output.

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Honda CB650R Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the Honda CB650R.

The maintenance for the Honda CB650R is broken into two sections: Emission-Related Items and Non-Emission-Related Items.

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Items		x 1000 mi	0.6	4	8	12	16	20	24
Emission-Related Items		x 1000 km	1	6.4	12.8	19.2	25.6	32	38.4	Regular Replace
Fuel Line	X				I		I		I
Throttle Operation	X				I		I		I
Air Cleaner*2						R			R
Spark Plug	X		Every 16,000 mi (25,600 km) : I Every 32,000 mi (51,200 km) : R
Valve Clearance	X								I
Engine Oil			R		R		R		R	1 year
Engine Oil Filter			R				R
Engine Idle Speed	X				I		I		I
Radiator Coolant *4					I		I		I	3 Years
Cooling System	X				I		I		I
Secondary Air Supply System	X						I
Evaporative Emission Control System*3	X						I
Non-Emission-Related Items
Drive Chain		Every 600 mi (1000 km): I L
Brake Fluid*4				I	I	I	I	I	I	2 years
Brake Pads Wear				I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake System					I		I		I
Brake Light Switch					I		I		I
Headlight Aim					I		I		I
Clutch System				I	I	I	I	I	I
Side Stand					I		I		I
Suspension	X				I		I		I
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners	X				I		I		I
Wheels/Tires	XX				I		I		I
Steering Head Bearings	XX				I		I		I

X: Intermediate. We recommend service by your Honda dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. Procedures are provided in an official Honda Service Manual
XX: Technical. In the interest of safety, have your motorcycle serviced by your dealer.

Maintenance Procedures:

I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean

Notes:

*1: At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
*2: Service more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas.
*3: 50 STATE type (meets California)
*4: Replacement requires mechanical skill.

Tyre size and tyre pressure for the Honda CB650R

The Honda CB650R has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard:

Front: 120/70ZR17M/C(58W)
Rear: 180/55ZR17M/C(73W)

Tire type: Radial, tubeless

Recommended Tires:

Front: METZELER ROADTEC 01
Rear: METZELER ROADTEC 01 E

The manual for the Honda CB650R recommends the following tyre pressures (when cold):

Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.50 kgf/cm2)
Rear: 42 psi (290 kPa, 2.90 kgf/cm2)

About the Honda CB650R

The Honda CB650R was introduced in 2019, this naked bike comes in only in one Neo Sports Cafe ABS trim. Aside from its sporty looks, this bike comes standard with a generous amount of features such as front and rear LED lights, as well as a fully digital instrument panel.

The heart of the CB650R is its 649-cc, liquid-cooled inline-four-cylinder engine. It’s a classic Japanese sport-bike engine with a sky-high redline of 12,800 rpm. The engine is very smooth in how it makes power, and the throttle is well-tuned.

The CB’s engine makes its peak power just 800 rpm below redline. Honda USA doesn’t publish horsepower figures for its motorcycles, but the Euro version of the bike is rated for 93 horsepower.

This bike comes with the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) which controls the engine’s torque output by detecting differences in the slip ratio between front and rear wheels.

As for safety and security features, the CBR650R is fitted with a dual-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the aforementioned LED lights add that crucial visibility for the road, and the Honda Intelligent Security System (HISS).