Honda CBR650R - Owner's Manual > Engine Oil

Maintenance / Engine Oil

Checking the Engine Oil

1. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

4. Place your motorcycle in an upright position on a firm, level surface.

5. Insert the oil fill cap/dipstick until it seats, but don't screw it in.

Check that the oil level is between the upper and lower level marks in the oil fill cap/dipstick.

6. Securely reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.

Engine Oil

Adding Engine Oil

If the engine oil is below or near the lower level mark, add the recommended engine oil.

1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Add the recommended oil until it reaches the upper level mark.

  • Place your motorcycle in an upright position on a firm, level surface when checking the oil level.
  • Do not overfill above the upper level mark.
  • Make sure no foreign objects enter the oil filler opening.
  • Wipe up any spills immediately.

2. Securely reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.

NOTICE Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands and grades of oil. They may affect lubrication and clutch operation.

For the recommended oil and oil selection guidelines, see "Maintenance Fundamentals".

Changing Engine Oil & Filter

Changing the oil and filter requires special tools. We recommend that you have your motorcycle serviced by your dealer.

Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or equivalent specified for your model.

NOTICE Using the wrong oil filter can result in serious damage to the engine.

1. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Park on a firm, level surface and lower the side stand.

4. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt.

Changing Engine Oil & Filter

5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick, drain bolt, and sealing washer to drain the oil.

6. Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out. Make sure the prior seal is not stuck to the engine.

  • Discard the oil and oil filter at an approved recycling centre.

Changing Engine Oil & Filter

7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the rubber seal of a new oil filter.

8. Install a new oil filter and tighten.

Torque: 26 N*m (2.7 kgf*m, 19 lbf*ft).

9. Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt.

Torque: 30 N*m (3.1 kgf*m, 22 lbf*ft).

10. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil and install the oil fill cap/ dipstick.

Required oil
When changing oil & engine oil filter:
 2.9 litres (3.1 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
 When changing oil only:
 2.6 litres (2.7 US qt, 2.3 Imp qt)

11. Check the oil level.

12. Check that there are no oil leaks.

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