Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020 vs. Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020

Honda CB650R 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020 vs Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020

Honda CB650R 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020 compared to Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020

Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020

Honda CB650R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	145 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	11.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,745 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	64.5 degree
Trail	Trail	157 mm	Trail	101 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,320 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning provides enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The chassis components offer a solid balance between everyday life and sportiness.

engine with good revving

adequate power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

comfortable for everyday use

somewhat sluggish

display functional, but not exciting