The styling ‘language’ is modern and minimalist, and infused with inspirations from café racer and a super-compact “trapezoid’ form to eye-catching effect. The in-line four-cylinder engine is fully on display, and the signature round headlight and sculpted fuel tank underline the ‘Neo Sports Café’ family feel.

Honda’s CB650R stands almost alone in offering that combination in a 650-sized machine. For 2021, Honda updated the engine, the styling, and most important, added a new 41mm Showa SFF-BP “Big Piston” fork, making a great machine even better.