20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 4 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Contents Motorcycle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 16 Maintenance P. 59 Troubleshooting P. 104 Information P. 125 Specifications P. 148 Index P. 152 31MKNC00 2019 CBR650R/RA MOM 16938 (1811) 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 2 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new When service is required, remember that Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle Honda makes you part of a worldwide family best. If you have the required mechanical of satisfied customers who appreciate “know-how” and tools, you can purchase an Honda's reputation for building quality into official Honda Service Manual to help you every product. perform many maintenance and repair tasks. 2 P. 142 To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: ● Read this owner's manual carefully. Read the warranty information thoroughly so ● Follow all recommendations and that you understand the warranty coverage procedures contained in this manual. and that you are aware of your rights and ● Pay close attention to safety messages responsibilities. 2 P. 143 contained in this manual and on the motorcycle. You may also want to visit our website at www.powersports.honda.com. To protect your investment, we urge you to Canada www.honda.ca. take responsibility for keeping your Happy riding! motorcycle well serviced and maintained. Also, observe the break-in guidelines, and always perform the pre-ride inspection and other periodic checks in this manual. 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 3 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very 3DANGER important. Operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY To help you make informed decisions about HURT if you don’t follow instructions. safety, we have provided operating 3 procedures and other information on safety WARNING labels and in this manual. This information You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY alerts you to potential hazards that could HURT if you don’t follow instructions. hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to 3CAUTION warn you about all hazards associated with You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You instructions. must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a Other important information is variety of forms, including: provided under the following titles: NOTICE ● Safety labels on the motorcycle Information to help you avoid ● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert damage to your motorcycle, symbol and one of three signal words: other property, or the DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. environment. These signal words mean: 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 5 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Motorcycle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines.................................................P. 3 Safety Labels.........................................................P. 6 Safety Precautions...............................................P. 8 Riding Precautions ..............................................P. 9 Accessories & Modifications...........................P. 14 Loading ................................................................P. 15 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 6 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding onto the seat strap or your waist, leaning with Motorcycle Safety Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: you in turns, and keeping their feet on the ● Perform all routine and regular inspections footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped. specified in this manual. ● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame Take Time to Learn & Practice away before filling the fuel tank. Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, ● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly practice riding in a safe area to become familiar enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in with how this motorcycle works and handles, exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you. and to become accustomed to the motorcycle's size and weight. Always Wear a Helmet We recommend that all riders take a certified It's a proven fact: helmets and protective course approved by the Motorcycle Safety apparel significantly reduce the number and Foundation (MSF). New riders should start with severity of head and other injuries. So always the basic course, and even experienced riders wear an approved motorcycle helmet and will find the advanced course beneficial. protective apparel. 2 P. 8 For information about the MSF training course nearest you, call the national toll-free number: Before Riding (800) 446-9227. Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally USA Other riding tips can be found in the You focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet that that you and your passenger are both wearing came with your motorcycle. an approved motorcycle helmet and protective Continued 3 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 7 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Guidelines Ride Defensively changing conditions, and your reaction time Motorcycle Safety gets worse with every additional drink. Don't Always pay attention to other vehicles around drink and ride, and don't let your friends drink you, and do not assume that other drivers see and ride either. you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an evasive maneuver. Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Make Yourself Easy to See It's important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. Make yourself more visible, especially at night, Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning perform all recommended maintenance. Never yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling exceed load limits (2 P. 15), and do not modify before turning or changing lanes, and using your motorcycle or install accessories that your horn when necessary. would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 14). Ride within Your Limits If You are Involved in a Crash Never ride beyond your personal abilities or Personal safety is your first priority. If you or faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and anyone else has been injured, take time to inattention can impair your ability to use good assess the severity of the injuries and whether it judgment and ride safely. is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency Don't Drink and Ride assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one alcoholic and regulations if another person or vehicle is drink can reduce your ability to respond to involved in the crash. 4 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 8 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Guidelines If you decide to continue riding, first turn the Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or ignition switch to the OFF position, and evaluate other enclosure. Motorcycle Safety the condition of your motorcycle. Inspect for 3 fluid leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts WARNING and bolts, and check the handlebars, control Running the engine of your motorcycle levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and while in an enclosed or even partially cautiously. enclosed area can cause a rapid build- Your motorcycle may have suffered damage up of toxic carbon monoxide gas. that is not immediately apparent. Have your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified Breathing this colorless, odorless gas service facility as soon as possible. can quickly cause unconsciousness and Carbon Monoxide Hazard lead to death. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon Only run your motorcycle's engine monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and when it is located in a well ventilated may lead to death. area outdoors. If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. 5 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 9 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Labels Safety Labels hazards that could cause serious injury. Read Motorcycle Safety these labels carefully and don't remove them. Safety and information labels on your If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, motorcycle provide important safety contact your dealer for a replacement. information and may warn you of potential 6 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 10 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 7 20181218093044_31MKNC000_enu_BOOK Page 11 Tuesday, December 18 2018 09:40:26 JST Safety Precautions Safety Precautions # Helmet Motorcycle Safety Should be safety-standard certified, high- ● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the visibility, and correct size for your head handlebars and feet on the footpegs. ● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the ● Keep passenger's hands onto the seat strap chin strap fastened. or your waist, passenger's feet on the ● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision footpegs while riding. or other approved eye protection ● Always consider the safety of your USA Look for a DOT (Department of passenger, as well as other drivers and Transportation) certification label on any helmet riders. you buy. Protective Apparel 3WARNING Make sure that you and any passenger are Not wearing a helmet increases the wearing an