Honda’s motorcycle-building division has introduced a variety of modifications to its CB and CBR vary. It additionally confirmed that the handy E-Clutch expertise already out there in Europe will probably be supplied on some American-market fashions, together with the CB650R, for the primary time.
The E-Clutch system depends on a pair of electrical motors to let the rider shift up or down with out having to drag the clutch lever. It does not flip a bike into an computerized: the rider nonetheless must function the shifter. Honda argues that its E-Clutch system makes driving easier and extra satisfying no matter whether or not you are a newbie or an skilled rider. It additionally notes that the clutch lever can nonetheless be operated.
E-Clutch is initially supplied on two fashions: the 2024 CB560R and the 2024 CBR650R. Each fashions additionally function an array of styling updates, and Honda additionally included LED lighting in addition to a redesigned thin-film transistor (TFT) digital instrument cluster.
The up to date CRB1000RR-R Fireblade SP is making its American debut. Marketed as a 2025 mannequin, it advantages from the teachings Honda has realized on the monitor. It incorporates a larger compression ratio, shorter gear ratios, up to date Öhlins components within the suspension system, and revised Brembo brakes, amongst different enhancements. Energy comes from a 1.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 214 horsepower at a screaming 14,000 rpm. The CB and CBR vary additionally contains the CBR1000RR, the CBR600RR and the CB300R. Honda did not point out the CB500R.
Pricing for the up to date CB and CBR vary is as follows:
2024 CBR650R: $9,899
2024 CB650R: $9,399
2025 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: $28,999
2025 CBR1000RR: $16,999 ($17,299 with ABS brakes)
2025 CBR600RR: $12,199 ($13,199 with ABS brakes)
2025 CB300R: $5,149
Deliveries will begin in September 2024. The 2025 Monkey will probably be out there on the identical time with a base worth of $4,349. Supplied solely in crimson, it stands out with a enjoyable, retro-inspired look nevertheless it affords fashionable options comparable to ABS brakes and a 125-cc, air-cooled single-cylinder engine.