CB650R & CBR650R Bring Honda E-Clutch Technology to the U.S. Powersports Market

• Honda’s middleweight sport and standard machines get important upgrades
• Elite CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP benefits from significant improvements
• Announcement includes total of seven on-road motorcycle models

In an announcement today, American Honda confirmed that Honda E-Clutch technology will be offered to U.S. customers on the 2024 CB650R and CBR650R. Previously unveiled in Europe, the cutting-edge feature delivers several benefits, making the riding experience easier, sportier and less fatiguing. Now available to U.S. customers on Honda’s middleweight standard and sport bikes, Honda E-Clutch is appealing to riders of widely varying skill and experience levels, enabling all to focus on the fun of riding more comfortably. In addition to E-Clutch, the new CB650R and CBR650R receive other important updates, including styling, LED lighting and a new TFT screen.

“Honda has long been a pioneer in the field of innovative motorcycle clutch and transmission technology, and we’re pleased to continue that tradition with the 2024 CB650R and CBR650R,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Public Relations at American Honda. “By eliminating the need to pull in a clutch lever during starts, gear changes and stops, E-Clutch simplifies riding and makes it more enjoyable for beginners and experts alike. And yes, if and when you prefer to ride in a traditional manner, the clutch lever can still be used.”

Today’s announcement also included a number of new 2025 models, highlighted by the flagship CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Proven capable of routinely winning the Stock 1000 class this MotoAmerica road race season, the Fireblade now features a host of significant upgrades aimed at elevating performance even more. Also revealed were four returning on-road models: the CBR1000R and CBR600R supersport models, the CB300R standard and the Monkey miniMOTO.

All of the models in this announcement are scheduled to be available in dealers in September.

2024 CB650R

Honda’s long history of creating iconic middleweight standards takes another giant step forward for the 2024 model year, as the popular CB650R welcomes high-tech E-Clutch technology to the motorcycle world. Intended to make riding sportier, easier and less tiring, the new feature (also offered on the CBR650R) brings more enjoyment and flexibility across a wide range of scenarios, for a next-level riding experience that is freer and more comfortable, characteristics that are appealing to a broad range of riders….