
The facts.
| Brand | LighTech |
|---|---|
| Part number | LEVD145J |
| Type | Folding brake lever |
| Model | Model J |
| Material | Magnesium and aluminium, machined |
| Folding | Yes |
| Adjustment | Reach adjustment on the blade |
| Finish | Black |
| Origin | Made in Italy |
| Weight | 240 g |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
The factory lever on a CB 650 R fits everyone and suits nobody. The LEVD145J is Model J of LighTech's brake lever range, machined in magnesium and aluminium. The listing covers the CB 650 R across 3 model years (2024 to 2026).
Key Features
- Developed for the braking loads a CB 650 R actually generates
- Model J: a fully black finish, no inserts to come loose
- Uses the original pivot and perch of the CB 650 R — no adapter
- The blade is the sacrificial part, not the master cylinder of the CB 650 R
- Folds away on contact, which is what keeps a CB 650 R rideable after a drop
- LighTech levers are run by teams in MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and WSBK
The Case for Magnesium
Magnesium and aluminium are not chosen for the look of them. The LEVD145J carries LighTech's reach adjustment, which the original CB 650 R lever does not. The three models — J, K and H — differ in finish and geometry, not in construction.
In the Workshop
Installation on the CB 650 R needs one hex key and a spanner. Set the reach before the first ride, not at the first corner. Re-check the pivot bolt after the first ride.
Fitment and Compatibility
LighTech catalogues the LEVD145J for the CB 650 R (2024 to 2026). Check that your CB 650 R has the standard master cylinder before ordering — aftermarket perches differ.
The Three Lever Models
LighTech's J is the quiet member of the range. No inserts means nothing to replace and nothing to lose on a wet CB 650 R. All three models mount to the CB 650 R the same way; only this detail differs.
What Is in the Box
What arrives is the blade, the adjuster and the pivot parts. A matched pair on the CB 650 R means ordering both sides.
Regulations
LighTech presents these levers as compliant with the highway code. German registration documents are a separate matter, and the LEVD145J has none. If the CB 650 R carries a plate, ask your inspection body before fitting — practice differs by region.
Specifications
- Brand: LighTech
- Part number: LEVD145J
- Type: Folding brake lever
- Model: Model J
- Material: Magnesium and aluminium, machined
- Folding: Yes
- Adjustment: Reach adjustment on the blade
- Finish: Black
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Weight: 240 g
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Honda CB 650 R (2019 to 2026)
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