Honda CB650FA (2016) Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
CB650FA
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family
of satisfied customers who appreciate
Honda's reputation for building quality into
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
● Read this owner's manual carefully.
● Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
● Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
motorcycle.
● The following codes in this manual
indicate each country.
● The illustrations here in are based on the
CB650FA ED type.
Country Codes
Code
Country
CB650FA
ED, II ED European direct sales
KO, II KO Korea
*The specifications may vary with each locale.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this motorcycle safely is
an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You
must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in a
variety of forms, including:
● Safety labels on the motorcycle
Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert
●
symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
3DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
NOTICE
Information to help you avoid
damage to your motorcycle,
other property, or the
environment.
Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 18
Maintenance P. 42
Troubleshooting P. 82
Information P. 102
Specifications P. 115
Index P. 118
Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines................................................. P. 3
Image Labels
Safety Precautions............................................. P. 11
Riding Precautions ............................................ P. 12
Accessories & Modifications........................... P. 15
Loading ................................................................ P. 16
......................................................... P. 6
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
● Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in
exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.
Always Wear a Helmet
It's a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel. 2 P. 11
Before Riding
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you and your passenger are both wearing
an approved motorcycle helmet and protective
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding
onto the seat strap or your waist, leaning with
you in turns, and keeping their feet on the
footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar
with how this motorcycle works and handles,
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle's
size and weight.
Ride Defensively
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
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Safety Guidelines
Make Yourself Easy to See
Motorcycle Safety
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning
yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling
before turning or changing lanes, and using
your horn when necessary.
Ride within Your Limits
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Don't Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one alcoholic
drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional drink. Don't
drink and ride, and don't let your friends drink
and ride either.
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Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It's important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (2 P. 16), and do not modify
your motorcycle or install accessories that
would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 15).
If You are Involved in a Crash
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws
and regulations if another person or vehicle is
involved in the crash.
Safety Guidelines
If you decide to continue riding, first turn the
ignition switch to the (Off) position, and
evaluate the condition of your motorcycle.
Inspect for fluid leaks, check the tightness of
critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar,
control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly
and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that is not immediately apparent. Have your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility as soon as possible.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could
contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or
other enclosure.
3WARNING
Running the engine of your motorcycle
while in an enclosed or even partially
enclosed area can cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing this colourless, odorless gas
can quickly cause unconsciousness and
lead to death.
Only run your motorcycle's engine
when it is located in a well ventilated
area outdoors.
Motorcycle Safety
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Image Labels
Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
ED, II ED type
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don't remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
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Read instructions contained in Owner's
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
motorcycle to be serviced only by your
dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch a
battery unless they understand proper handling
and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as
it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your
skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your
eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and damage
to the motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode causing
serious injury.
Continued
Motorcycle Safety
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Motorcycle Safety
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RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm2.
Image Labels
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be affected by
the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user's manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider's and
passenger's weight should not exceed 188 kg (414 lb), which is the
maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 27 kg (60 lb) under any
circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted fairing is
not recommended.
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Motorcycle Safety
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TYRE INFORMATION & DRIVE CHAIN LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
Freeplay 25 - 35 mm (1.0 - 1.4 in)
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
ETHANOL up to 10 % by volume
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
● Keep passenger's hands onto the seat strap
or your waist, passenger's feet on the
footpegs while riding.
● Always consider the safety of your
passenger, as well as other drivers and
riders.
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
Helmet
#
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head.
● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened.
● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection.
3WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.
Gloves
#
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance.
Boots or Riding Shoes
#
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection.
Jacket and Trousers
#
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
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Riding Precautions
Riding Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle's future reliability and performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
● Ride conservatively.
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Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and
downshifting.
u Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle's stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The tyres slip more easily on such
surfaces and braking distances are
longer.
● Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
● For full braking effectiveness, operate both
the front and rear brakes together.
Riding Precautions
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
#
This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) designed to help prevent the
brakes from locking up during hard braking.
● ABS does not reduce braking distance. In
certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.
● ABS does not function at speeds below 10
km/h (6 mph).
● The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly
when applying the brakes. This is normal.
● Always use the recommended front/rear
tyres and sprockets to ensure correct ABS
operation.
Engine Braking
#
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
Wet or Rainy Conditions
#
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
Continued
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Riding Precautions
Parking
Motorcycle Safety
● Park on a firm, level surface.
● If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
● Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes
and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.
● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar and remove the key when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
Parking with the Side Stand
#
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
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4.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebar to the right
reduces stability and may cause the
motorcycle to fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the
(Lock)
position and remove the key. 2 P. 36
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine,
fuel system and catalytic converter:
● Use only unleaded petrol.
● Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
● Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol. 2 P. 113
● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or
an oil/petrol mixture.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Accessories & Modifications
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your
motorcycle's handling.
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Loading
Loading
Motorcycle Safety
● Carrying extra weight affects your
motorcycle's handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
Maximum weight capacity
luggage weight 2 P. 115
● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced
and close to the centre of the motorcycle.
● Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
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/Maximum
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Motorcycle Safety
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Parts Location
Operation Guide
18
Data link connector
Battery
Fuse boxes
Main fuse
(P.
59)
(P.
(P.
100)
101)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P.
67)
Front brake lever
Throttle grip (P.
(P.80)
78)
Rear brake fluid reservoir
(P.
67)
Engine oil fill cap/dipstick
(P.61)
Coolant reserve tank
(P.
65)
Rear brake pedal
Brakelight switch (P.69)
(P.
(P.
75)
39)
Clutch lever
Fuel fill cap
Tool kit (P.40)
Document bag
(P.
Seat
(P.40)
60)
Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster (P.
Operation Guide
81)
Shift lever
Drive chain
Side stand (P.
(P.
38)
(P.71)
70)
Engine oil drain bolt
Engine oil filter
(P.
(P.
63)
63)
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Instruments
Operation Guide
Tachometer red zone
(excessive engine rpm range)
SEL
button
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned on, the display will temporarily show all the modes and
digital segments.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for
problems.
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SET
button
Tachometer
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine in the tachometer
red zone. Excessive engine speed can
adversely affect engine life.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Remaining fuel when only 1st (E)
segment starts flashing: approximately
4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp gal)
Operation Guide
Clock (12-hour or 24-hour display)
To set the clock:
(P.
27)
At the same time, the display switches to
the reserve fuel consumption.
(P.
25)
If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a
(P.
repeat pattern or turns off:
87)
Continued
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Instruments (Continued)
Operation Guide
Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] & Fuel mileage meter & Fuel consumption
meter
SEL
The
average fuel mileage and fuel consumption.
u To reset the tripmeter:
button selects the odometer, tripmeter A, tripmeter B, current fuel mileage,
(P.24)
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Tripmeter AOdometer Tripmeter B
Current fuel
mileage
Reserve fuel consumption: (P.25)
Average fuel
mileage
Fuel
consumption
The average fuel mileage and fuel consumption will be based on tripmeter A.
• Current fuel mileage:
Current instant fuel mileage. If your speed is less than 7 km/h (5 mph), “ ” is
displayed.
When “ ” is displayed at speeds above 7 km/h (5 mph), go to your dealer for service.
• Average fuel mileage:
Average fuel mileage since tripmeter A was reset. When “ ” is displayed, go to your
dealer for service.
• Fuel consumption:
Total fuel consumption since tripmeter A was reset. When “ ” is displayed, go to
your dealer for service.
• Reserve fuel consumption:
If the engine stop switch is in the (Off) position, “ ” is displayed. When
“ ” is displayed in other cases, go to your dealer for service.
(P.
u To reset the average fuel mileage and fuel consumption:
24)
Operation Guide
Continued
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Instruments (Continued)
To reset the tripmeter, average fuel
#
mileage and fuel consumption
a
Operation Guide
To reset tripmeter A, average fuel mileage,
and fuel consumption together, press and
SET
hold
fuel mileage, or fuel consumption displayed.
Tripmeter A
b
When they are reset, reset display appears
at each indication.
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button with tripmeter A, average
Average fuel
mileage
or or
Fuel
consumption
c
Then, the display returns to the last selected
indication.
or or
d
To reset tripmeter B, press and hold
button with tripmeter B displayed.
Tripmeter B
SET
Also, the tripmeter A, average fuel mileage,
and fuel consumption will automatically reset
by refuelling more than the reserve amount
and riding your motorcycle for 0.1 km (0.06
mile).
You can activate or deactivate the automatic
reset mode by refuelling.
(P.
29)
Reserve fuel consumption meter
When the 1st (
E) segment of the fuel gauge
starts flashing, the odometer, tripmeter, fuel
mileage meter and fuel consumption meter
switches to the reserve fuel consumption.
You should refill the tank as soon as possible.
• Flashes from “0.0” L or gal.
u When the amount of consumed fuel is
more than 2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 Imp
gal) the display blinks faster.
u If you change the display to odometer,
tripmeter, fuel mileage meter and fuel
consumption meter and so on (P.
it will automatically return to the reserve
fuel consumption display if the buttons
are not pressed for about 10 seconds.
Operation Guide
22) ,
Reserve fuel consumption meter
After refuelling more than the reserve
amount, the display returns to normal when
your motorcycle travel 0.1 km (0.06 mile).
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Instruments (Continued)
Display Setting
Following items to change sequentially.
• Time format setting
Operation Guide
• Clock setting
• Backlight brightness adjustment
• Activating/deactivating of tripmeter A,
average fuel mileage and fuel
consumption automatic reset mode
• Setting of HISS indicator
• Changing of speed and mileage unit
• Changing of fuel mileage meter unit
Ordinary display
Setting Mode
Time format setting
Clock setting
Backlight brightness adjustment
Activating/deactivating of tripmeter A,
average fuel mileage and fuel
consumption automatic reset mode
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Press and hold
SET
Press
button
SET
button and
SEL
button
Setting of HISS indicator
Changing of speed and mileage unit
Changing of fuel mileage meter unit
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