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Honda's CBR650R E-Clutch Drops to $9,199, Now the Cheapest Inline-Four Sportbike

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The 2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch is now priced at $9,199, down from $9,399 in 2025, making it the cheapest current inline-four sportbike on sale. The 649cc four makes roughly 94hp at a curb weight of about 466lbs, undercutting the Yamaha YZF-R7, Triumph Daytona 660, and Suzuki GSX-8R.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Having ridden this class, an inline-four feels like a different world from a parallel-twin. Honda keeping four cylinders at $9,199 shows real intent, and it'll land hard with riders chasing that specific throttle feel. Rivals have no choice but to rethink their pricing now.