Honda Launches 2025 CB650R And CBR650R With E-Clutch In India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the 2025 versions of its CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles in the Indian market. These models are the first in India to be equipped with Honda’s E-Clutch technology. Bookings have started at Honda’s BigWing dealerships, with deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of May.

Honda develop the E-Clutch Tech in 2023, it helps the riders to smoothly shift gears without using the clutch lever. It automatically manages the clutch system in manual transmission motorcycles.

The 2025 CB650R follows Honda’s Neo Sports Cafe design. It comes with a round LED headlamp, sculpted fuel tank and exposed steel frame. It is powered by a 649cc 4-cylinder engine which generates 93.87 bhp and 63 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission with the E-Clutch system.

Suspension duties are handled by a 41 mm Showa Separate Function Fork – Big Piston at the front and a rear monoshock with adjustable preload. Braking is managed by 310 mm dual front discs and a 240 mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS. A 5.0-inch full-colour TFT display provides essential ride information and supports Bluetooth-based smartphone connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app.

The Honda CBR650R shares the same engine as the CB650R paired with the same E-Clutch system. However, the CBR650R is a sports bike with a more forward-leaning riding posture. It also includes Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) for improved traction.

In terms of Suspension and braking components they remain the same as the CB650R. The bike features a similar 5.0-inch TFT screen with smartphone integration through the Honda RoadSync app.

The 2025 Honda CB650R is priced at Rs 9.60 lakh and the CBR650R at Rs 10.40 lakh, both ex-showroom Delhi. Bookings are now open, with deliveries expected to begin by the last week of May 2025.