Turn every curb into your personal podium, with a sports bike that has a fit and finish worthy of the race track. We’re talking about the Honda CBR500R, the perfect combination of performance and every day versatility. It instils the excitement of sports bike ownership into every ride yet also delivers sensible running costs, making it a great bike to both commute through the working week and enjoy on the weekend. Its learner approved, great for those new to riding and its found favour with experienced riders looking to downsize their machinery, while preserving the essence of enjoyable supersport motorcycling. It comes stock with an always-reliable 471cc twin-cylinder engine, steel tube frame, programmed fuel-injectors, aggressive supersport styling and more. Compact and responsive, every ride on the Honda CBR500R will have you feeling like you’re in the winners’ circle.

Responsive and economical

471cc fuel injected twin-cylinder engine

Added safety

Front and rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Aerodynamic

Aggressively-styled fully-faired supersport machine

Premium handling

41mm Showa inverted forks and rear Pro-Link suspension with adjustable pre-load

  • Twin-cylinder engine with plenty of low-to-mid range power and torque
  • Assist/slipper clutch
  • Digital instrument display with gear position indicator
  • Sporty riding position
  • ABS

 

Chassis
Brakes  
Brakes (F) 2x 310mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R) 1x 240mm disc, ABS
Suspension  
Front Adjustability -
Front Suspension Type 41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel (mm) TBC
Rear Adjustability preload
Rear Suspension Type single shock
Rear Wheel Travel (mm) TBC
Dimensions, Weights And Capacities
Capacities  
Fuel Capacity (L) 17.1 
Dimensions  
Wheelbase (mm) 1,410
Ground Clearance (mm) 130
Overall Height (mm) 1,145
Overall Length (mm) 2,080
Overall Width (mm) 760
Seat Height (mm) 785
Weights  
Kerb Weight (kg) 192
Powertrain
Engine  
Bore & Stroke (mm) 67 x 66.8
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Cylinders Inline 2
Displacement (cc) 471
Engine Type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Starter Electric
Valves 8
Transmission  
Transmission 6-speed
Drive Chain
Tyres And Wheels
Tyres  
Tyres (F) 120/70-17
Tyres (R) 160/60-17
Warranty
Warranty 24 months