Perfect Fitment Guide
Honda
CBR650F
Best Tyres for Honda CBR650F
Find premium sport and sport-touring tyres for Honda CBR650F with OEM tyre sizes, buying guidance, maintenance tips, expert recommendations, and FAQs.
Overview
About Honda CBR650F
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
649 cc, Liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC Inline-Fourpower
89.8 bhp @ 11,000 rpmweight
211 kgwheel Type
17-inch Cast Aluminiumtyre Type
Tubeless RadialFront Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17Rear Tyre Size
180/55 ZR17Recommended Tyres for Honda CBR650F
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO™ III Front 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Price₹19,990
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Super Sport180/55 ZR17
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO™ III Rear 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W TL
Price₹26,990
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Price₹22,450
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Sport Touring180/55 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
Price₹29,500
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Eurogrip RoadHound 120/70 ZR17 Front Tyre
Price₹11,400
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Sport Touring180/55 ZR17
Eurogrip RoadHound 180/55 ZR17 Rear Tyre
Price₹14,200
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO NS+ 120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL Front Tyre
Price₹12,600
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Super Sport180/55 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO NS+ 180/55 ZR17 (73W) TL Rear Tyre
Price₹16,800
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
Price₹18,900
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Super Sport180/55 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
Price₹26,900
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Pirelli Angel GT II 120/70 ZR17 Front Tyre
Price₹22,990
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Sport Touring180/55 ZR17
Pirelli Angel GT II 180/55 ZR17 Rear Tyre
Price₹28,250
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Honda CBR650F is a middleweight fully-faired sport motorcycle designed to combine sporty handling with everyday and highway usability.
- Correct tyre sizes preserve steering geometry, suspension balance, and handling stability.
- Premium sport tyres improve cornering grip, braking confidence, and acceleration traction.
- Sport-touring compounds provide a balance of grip, mileage, comfort, and wet-weather performance.
- Strong radial construction improves stability during higher-speed riding.
- Reliable wet and dry grip improves rider confidence during changing Indian weather conditions.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before long rides.
- Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and bulges.
- Maintain Honda's recommended tyre pressure for your specific model year and load.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
- Inspect tyres after potholes and hard impacts.
- Avoid aggressive riding on severely worn tyres.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM sizes: 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear.
- Choose sport-touring tyres for daily commuting and highway touring.
- Choose sport tyres when cornering performance is the priority.
- Check tyre load and speed ratings before purchase.
- Check the manufacturing date before installation.
- Use matching front and rear tyre models whenever possible.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Rear tyre wear from repeated acceleration.
- Uneven tread wear caused by incorrect tyre pressure.
- Reduced wet grip as tread depth decreases.
- Wheel vibration caused by improper balancing.
- Flat spotting after prolonged storage.
- Reduced grip from ageing or hardened rubber.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose premium sport-touring tyres for mixed everyday use.
- Choose sport tyres when maximum cornering grip is more important than mileage.
- Keep the OEM 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 dimensions.
- Check tyre pressure before every highway ride.
- Replace both tyres together when practical.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
Real-World Fitment
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Honda CBR650F uses a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tyre.
Yes. The CBR650F uses tubeless tyres on 17-inch cast aluminium wheels.
Premium sport-touring tyres are suitable for daily and highway riding, while sport tyres are preferable when cornering grip and rider feedback are the priority.
The OEM 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear sizes are recommended for maintaining the motorcycle's designed handling characteristics.
Replace tyres when tread reaches the wear indicators, grip deteriorates, or the tyre develops cracks, cuts, bulges, or other structural damage.
No. The CBR650F is a discontinued model and was succeeded in Honda's lineup by the CBR650R.