Man, I gotta tell you about this new bike I just checked out – the 2024 Honda CB650R with this e-clutch thing. It’s pretty wild. So, I’ve been keeping an eye on this model for a while, and I finally got the chance to dig into the details.
First off, I started by hitting up the internet, you know, the usual spots. I was trying to get a feel for the price of this thing, especially with that new e-clutch feature. I browsed through a bunch of forums and dealer sites and found that the prices are all over the place depending on where you are.
- In India, I saw the ex-showroom price was around Rs 9.15 lakh. But then the on-road prices? Totally different story. Like, in Delhi, it’s about Rs 10.54 lakh, Mumbai is Rs 10.89 lakh, Kolkata is Rs 10.66 lakh, and Chennai is Rs 10.80 lakh. Crazy, right?
- Then I looked at the U.S. prices. The base model is going for $9 something. Not too bad, but still, it’s a chunk of change.
After getting a grip on the prices, I dove into what makes this e-clutch so special. Turns out, it’s like a semi-automatic thing. You still got your clutch lever, but you can flip a switch and go full auto. It’s supposed to make riding smoother, especially in traffic. I was reading about how it’s been a thing in Europe for a bit, but it’s new to the U.S. market.
So, I decided to go down to a local dealership to see the bike in person. I talked to the salesperson, asked a ton of questions, and even got to sit on the bike. They didn’t have the e-clutch version on the floor, but they had a regular CB650R. I played around with it, got a feel for the weight, the balance, and just imagined what it would be like with that e-clutch.
I also checked out some reviews online, watched a few videos of people riding it. Most folks seem to love it. They say it’s a great middleweight bike, and the e-clutch is a game-changer. I even stumbled upon a website that compares prices across different cities, which was super helpful.
In the end, I’m still on the fence about actually buying it. It’s a sweet ride, no doubt. That e-clutch is tempting. But I gotta weigh the cost, think about whether I really need it, and maybe wait for a few more reviews to come out. But man, it’s a cool piece of tech, and I’m definitely keeping it on my radar.
