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Neo Sports Cafe

Boon Siew Honda dengan rasminya melancarkan Honda CB250R 2022 untuk pasaran tempatan dengan harga RM23,999 (sebelum cukai jalan dan insurans).

Model ‘neo-sport cafe’ ini menjalani kemas kini bagi tahun 2022 yang merangkumi naik taraf suspensi.

Hasilnya, Honda CB250R 2022 kini didatangkan dengan fork depan 41mm Showa Separate Fork Function Big Piston (SFF-BP). 

Fork terbaru itu meningkatkan lagi tahap kendalian motosikal terutamnya ketika melalui selekoh. 

Sementara itu, monoshock belakang pula menawarkan pelarasan lima peringkat mengikut kesesuaian penunggang.

Bagaimanapun, bahagian enjin kekal sama dengan platform silinder tunggal DOHC menawarkan 27.2hp pada 9,000rpm dan 23.2Nm. 

Kuasa disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi enam kelajuan dengan bantuan ‘slipper clutch’.

Sementara itu, sistem brek pula dikelola sistem ABS dwi-saluran.

Untuk pasaran tempatan, Honda CB250R ini tampil dengan dua pilihan warna, Mat Gun Powder Black Metallic dan Cany Choromosphere Red.

  • The 2019 Honda CBR650R and 2019 Honda CB650R were launched today.

  • Both bikes were first unveiled at EICMA 2018.

  • Both models have been extensively upgraded yet priced close to their predecessors.

The eagerly awaited 2019 Honda CBR650R and 2019 Honda CB650R were launched today (watch video below).

The bikes were launched by Boon Siew Honda Malaysia (BSH) at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019, at MAEPS Serdang. Fans and enthusiasts can view the new bikes between 11thto 13thApril 2019.

Mr. Keiichi Yasuda, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSH launched the bikes. In his speech, Mr. Yasuda said, “In 2018, Boon Siew Honda successfully launched 7 models of high performance big bikes in Malaysia. We are happy to have received overwhelming response from the market. And, we shall also look into the middleweight segment demand. Therefore, today we launched the all-new CBR650R and CB650R.”

2019 Honda CBR650R (from RM 45,499)

For the last time, the CBR650RR is NOT from the CBR600RR’s lineage. Clear? Good. And who said it was going to cost in the vicinity of RM 75,000 to RM 80,000?!

The CBR650R replaces the pervious CBR650F as Honda’s middleweight sportbike.

In line with the “CBR” designation, the 2019 model is made sportier to distance itself from its naked brethren, the naked CB650R. So, the CB650R is no longer a CBR650F without clothes.

Highlights:
  • New styling inspired by the CBR1000RR Fireblade superbike. The single “diamond” headlamp makes way for twin aggressive LED headlamps; and the fairing’s rear part is extended further back.

  • Revised rider ergonomics. The handlebars are repositioned 30mm forward to put more weight on the front wheel plus for a sportier riding position. Similarly, the footpegs were moved 3mm back and 6mm higher. Yet, seat height remains at an accessible 810mm.

  • Higher engine power. The inline-Four now revs to 1,000 RPM higher. Consequently, there is a 5% percent gain in maximum power from 90 to 94 HP at 12,000 RPM.

  • Assist and slipper clutch. The assist function allows lighter clutch lever operation. The slipper function, on the other hand, minimizes rear tyre hop when downshifting aggressively.

  • New running stock. The forks are now 41mm upside-down Showa SFF (Separate Function Forks). Braking duty is handled by a pair of Nissin 4-piston calipers that are radial-mounted.

  • Lower weight. The new bike is 6kg lighter.
  • New features. Such as full LED lighting; A new LCD instrument panel which includes gear position and shift indicator.
  • Traction control. The Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) traction control strategy finally makes its way into the model.
  • Two colours. Grand Prix Red and Matt Gun Powder Black Metallic.

Priced from RM 45,499 (basic selling price).

2019 Honda CB650R (from RM 43,499)

The 2019 CB650R replaced the CB650F as the middleweight naked sportbike. Besides that, the new CB650R completes Honda’s Neo Sports Café line-up, which already consists of the CB250R and CB1000R.

Highlights:

Modern and minimalist design. As part of the Neo Sports Café family, the bike’s styling mixes classic and modern elements. Honda calls it the “compact, trapezoid” effect.

  • The round headlight and sculpted tank form the front and “backbone,” respectively while the engine hangs below in full view.

  • Higher engine power. The engine is shared with the CBR650R. Revisions to the intake, cam timing, compression and exhaust yielded a 5% increase in power to 94 HP.

  • Relaxed ergonomics. The riding stance is more relaxed compared to the CBR650R’s.

  • Shared specs with CBR650R. Suspension, brakes, assist and slipper clutch, LED lighting, HSTC traction control are shared with the CBR650R.

  • Two colours. Candy Chromosphere Red and Graphite Black.

Priced from RM 43,499 (basic selling price).

  • Motosikal Honda CB1000R adalah model utama dalam rangkaian Neo Sports Café Honda.
  • Ia menawarkan pengendalian yang hebat untuk penunggangan harian.
  • Penunggang baharu dengan mudah boleh belajar menunggangnya dan tidak akan cepat berasa bosan.

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  • The new Honda CB1000R is the flagship of the Neo Sports Café line-up.

  • It offers easy handling for the everyday rider.

  • New riders can learn on it and not outgrow it quickly.

The new Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Café takes over from its predecessor, also named the CB1000R.

However, the previous model featured some funky designed which polarized fans, although it did have a nifty single-sided swingarm. So, Honda reworked the model and initialized a new segment, called the Neo Sports Café.

The Neo Sports Café family of bikes feature stylings that combine the traditional with a new twist. The bikes have round headlights combined with unmistakably newer elements. Honda were clear in their description of the family not being naked sportbikes nor replicas.

The 998cc, inline-Four engine is typically Honda smooth and quiet without the gnashing or grinding sounds. Adopted from an earlier version of the CBR1000RR Fireblade, it offers more low-down and midrange torque. But the manufacturer didn’t just plunk in the engine: Their engineers reworked it almost thoroughly to feature forged aluminium pistons, larger valves, higher valve lift, larger intake ports, and new combustion chamber for better gas flow.

Other details include closer gear ratios optimized for street performance i.e. better acceleration and a slipper clutch.

On the electronics front, the bike uses a ride-by-wire throttle, opening up the inclusion of four riding modes (Standard, Sport, Rain, User). Additionally, there’s traction control called the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).

As for the chassis, the forks are fully-adjustable Showa BPF while the shock is adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping. A wide wheel shod with 190/55ZR17 tyre is fitted to the single-sided swingarm.

Ok, enough about the bike. Let’s see how it rides.

The engine starts up with a bassy vroom. The stock exhaust may not look the prettiest, but it sounded good and roars at higher revs.

The riding position was between all-out sporty aggression and everyday practicality. It’s just like its contemporaries in the open-class naked bikes.

But although the bike may sound like a beast on paper, it turned out to be supremely manageable. It rides like a pussy cat when you want to relax but turns into a panther when you decide to go bananas. Its straight-line acceleration gives your arms a good stretch but it doesn’t threaten to rip them off like a Doberman chasing after the postman.

The CB1000R has pretty good handling manners in town. It’s easy to ride in and out of a traffic jam, and you can use the torque to blast away. The brakes were fantastic too, offering a strong initial bite even from one finger.

Besides that, we liked the soft suspension, especially in the city. Bumps and potholes were taken care of admirably.

However, it’s exactly that softness to watch out for when riding fast on twisty roads. The forks are fine, since they are fully adjustable. But the rear shock will soon be overwhelmed by the type of undulating roads we have here in Malaysia. Many a times the rear end exhibited pogo-ing (pumping up and down). That’s not a problem for long-wheelbased bikes, but the CB1000R’s short wheelbase compounded that behavior, causing the front to push wide in corners.

But we soon learned to steer the bike into corners in smoother and more relaxed fashion. It doesn’t like to be flicked in late, so you have to set up your corner earlier.

Still, we found the CB1000R Neo Sports Café a good bike for beginners to the open-class category. It’s a bike that you could learn on, yet not get bored of it too quickly.

 

 

  • Motosikal Honda CB250R 2019 adalah sebuah model yang disasarkan untuk penunggang baharu dan juga yang berpengalaman.
  • Ianya merupakan sebahagian daripada rangkaian Neo Sports Café Honda.
  • Ia mengimbau kembali keseronokan sesuatu yang ringkas, mudah difahami, dan mampu milik.

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  • The 2019 Honda CB250R is aimed at both beginners and experienced riders.

  • It is part of Honda’s Neo Sports Café line-up.

  • It brings back the fun of something simple, easy to understand and accessible.

We always crave for more power, of course. Power, power, power, but it never seems to be enough, does it? However, the 2019 Honda CB250R may just change your mind.

Honda aims the CB250R at both entry-level and more experienced riders alike, featuring all the basic needs of virtually any rider.

Introduction to the 2019 Honda CB250R

The CB250R is styled like its bigger brother, the CB1000R, as part of the Neo Sport Café lineup. The three words Neo, Sport, and Café points to the mix of classic and modern styling cues. In a nutshell, the line-up’s designs aren’t modern retros like the CB11000F, yet not wholly contemporary like say, the VFR800.

So, you have the round LED headlight and steel tube frame combined with multi-angled lines on the fuel tank and modern elements. Consequently, the bike looks unmistakably “Honda CB” but with a twist.

Hard Parts

The engine is a 250cc, DOHC, four-valve, single-cylinder unit. It produces 27 bhp at 9,000 RPM and 23.3 Nm of torque at 8,000 RPM.

Suspension duties are handled by a pair of upside-down forks up front and a monoshock at the back. ABS is standard.

The instrument cluster is fully LCD, while lighting is LED all-around.

Riding the Honda CB250R

The engine started quickly and was typically Honda quiet and so was the exhaust. The tapered handlebar is rubber-mounted, isolating the engine’s vibes from your hands.

But it was quick-revving. A blip of the throttle sent the bars leaping up the tachometer.

Thinking that since it’s a small capacity bike, I gave it lots of throttle and slipped the clutch to get going. It was totally unnecessary because the engine was surprisingly torque for a 250.

In the city, the CB250R’s acceleration was one of the most important points. However, it never seemed to run out of breath and we never hit the rev limiter, either. One usually needs to possess a left foot like the Riverdance dancers when riding small capacity bikes, but not so on this bike. All you need to do is choose a gear and give it throttle.

Speaking of the throttle, the PGM-FI controlled fuel-injection provided smooth and linear response. That’s a boon especially for newer riders and an advantage for veteran riders to apply gas much earlier while cornering.

The suspension action was pretty good, too. Of course, you’ll feel the deeper potholes and sharper bumps, but that’s because the bike is light at just 145kg (kerb weight).

A good suspension test is by charging into sharp corners at high speeds. The chassis never once protested. Full throttle blasts through sweepers? The suspension didn’t wallow.

This is when you discover the joys of riding a lightweight bike like the CB250R because you hardly need to concern yourself with neck artery popping hard braking. Just charge toward the corner, brake earlier, let go earlier and yell BANZAI!as you turn in. And don’t forget to slam on the throttle on your way out.

Being lightweight also means the bike reacts quickly to braking. The radially-mounted front brake caliper gave plenty of feel at the fingertips.

Out on the highway, we were also surprised at how easy it was to maintain a 120 km/h cruising speed without the engine threatening to grenade itself.

Last but not least, it’s one of the very few bikes that our rear seat reviewer (i.e. my wife) liked. She found the seat and suspension comfortable, besides being easy for her arms to reach the fuel tank.

Conclusion

“Aimed at entry-level and more experienced riders alike” may sound like a misnomer, but the 2019 Honda CB250R does exhibit that kind of attribute.

It’s very simple for beginners to understand and you won’t outgrow it quickly too soon because it can perform whatever you command it to. As for experienced riders, this is one bike which reminds you of the fun and convenience of riding a lightweight bike.

Priced from RM 22,999 (basic selling price and not on-the-road), it’s a worthy buy.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

ENGINE TYPE Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled
DISPLACEMENT 250 cc
BORE x STROKE 76.0 mm x 55.0 mm
POWER 27 bhp @ 9,000 RPM
TORQUE 23.3 Nm @ 8,000 RPM
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.7:1
TRANSMISSION 6-speed
FUEL SYSTEM Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle
CLUTCH Multiple-plate wet clutch, cable actuation
CHASSIS
FRAME Steel tubes
FRONT SUSPENSION Upside-down forks
REAR SUSPENSION Monoshock
SUSPENSION TRAVEL FRONT/REAR N/A
FRONT BRAKE 2x radially-mounted 2-piston calipers, single disc
REAR BRAKE 1X single-piston floating caliper, single disc
ABS ABS standard
TIRES FRONT/REAR 110/70-R17; 150/60 R-17
STEERING HEAD ANGLE 24o
TRAIL N/A
WHEEL BASE 1,355 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 800 mm
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 10.1 litres
KERB WEIGHT 145 kg

 

  • Motosikal Honda CB650R 2019 telah diperkenalkan pada EICMA 2018.
  • Model ini dibina atas platform motosikal Honda CB650F.
  • Ia melengkapkan rangkaian Neo Sports Café Honda.

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  • The 2019 Honda CB650R was unveiled at EICMA 2018.

  • It is built on the Honda CB650F platform.

  • It completes Honda’s Neo Sports Café range.

Honda had teased with a 650cc Neo Sports Café concept back at the Paris Motorshow last month. The design had won many praises, prompting the manufacturer to unveil the 2019 Honda CB650R Neo Sports Café at the EICMA show.

Honda Neo Sports Café 650 Concept Breaks Cover

As we have mentioned before, the CB650R is built upon the Honda CB650F and CBR650F platform. The inline-Four engine and frame are easily apparent in the photos of the new bike. Honda gave the CB650F a retro-modern treatment, like the CB1000R and CB250R. The Neo Sports Café line-up is now complete.

Boon Siew Honda Launches CB1000R and CB250R

Please click here for our review of the Honda CBR650F.

2018 Honda CBR650F Test & Review – “Between Two Worlds”

Please click here for our review of the Honda CB650F.

2018 Honda CB650F Test & Review: The All-Rounder

However, Honda didn’t just build a new styling on top of the CB650F. Instead, they revised a number of features on the bike.

For example, the forks on the CB650R Neo Sports Café are 41mm Showa Separate Function Forks (SFF). The CB650F and CBR650F utilize Showa Bending Valve Forks, on the other hand. Additionally, the CB650R’s front brake discs are gripped by radially-mounted four-piston calipers.

On the electronics side, the CB650R features Honda’s “Selectable Torque Control” system (first seen on the Africa Twin), assist and slipper clutch and what Honda calls “ultra-modern” instruments.

The engine has been uprated, likewise. There is a 5% power boost, bringing its output to 95bhp. Honda also claims a 6kg weight reduction over the CB650F.

When will this hit Malaysia? Soon enough, we hope!

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) previewed their super naked 2018 Honda CB1000R at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018.

Known as the “Neo Sports Cafe”, the CB1000R is essentially the naked version of the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade superbike.

No official price has been revealed yet but BSH has hinted that it might be around the RM80,000 mark.

It was only yesterday when Boon Siew Honda (BSH) announced the official prices for the highly-awaited 2018 Honda X-ADV adventure scooter as well as the 2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin series. Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018, BSH also previewed the beautiful 2018 Honda CB1000R naked performance machine. (more…)

  • Honda telah menayangkan sebuah video usikan pendek yang menampilkan “Project N.S.C.”, singkatan bagi Honda Neo Sports Cafe.
  • Klip video selama 31 saat itu tidak menunjukkan apa-apa yang ketara melainkan beberapa spesifikasinya seperti sebuah lampu hadapan serta lampu isyarat LED dan palang pemegang yang lurus beserta dengan bunyi-bunyi sayup sebuah enjin empat selari di latarnya.
  • Tarikh pelancarannya telah diumumkan pada 6 November 2017, iaitu sewaktu EICMA 2017 atau Pertunjukan Motor Milan.

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Honda has released a short teaser video showing the “Project N.S.C.” which stands for the Honda Neo Sports Cafe.

The 31-second clip doesn’t show much except for a few specs such as LED headlight and indicators plus flat handlebar with a faint sound of an inline-four engine in the background.

The release date has been announced on 6 November 2017 which is during the EICMA 2017 or Milan Motorcycle Show.

As we head closer and closer to the big international motorcycle show in Milan, Italy that is EICMA 2017 (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori) or the Milan Motorcycle Show, manufacturers are slowly releasing their teaser videos to give us a taste on what it’s going to be like. (more…)

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