Released in 2014, on the face of it the CBR650F was basically an upgraded CBR600F – however in reality that view is very far from the truth. Although effective in its role in life, the CBR600F was a pretty uninspirational model and was very much a budget-targeted do-it-all that was effectively a Hornet with a fairing attached. The CBR650F, however, was something far more impressive. A ground-up new model, the CBR was designed to not only hit a low price tag but do so while delivering a bike that was as happy in town as it was on an open twisty B-road. Young or old, experienced or new to two wheels, male or female, the CBR650F is one of those bikes that ticks every box and a good used one is a delight to ride and own thanks to its flexible and friendly nature. Not only that, it is also pretty cheap to buy and run, which is always good.