Sportbikes don’t have to cost five figures. At least not when you’re talking about a 2023 Honda CBR500R. Its twin-cylinder engine revs freely and produces plenty of torque, and it lets us keep the bike narrow and nimble too. The full-coverage bodywork looks like something right off the racetrack, and the suspension is top notch. Anti-lock brakes are standard, and so is some pretty impressive fuel efficiency. Best of all, the CBR500R is just plain fun to ride, whether you’re using it around town or carving up the canyons on the weekends.
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Engine Type | Liquid-cooled parallel twin |
Bore And Stroke | 67 mm x 66.8 mm |
Induction | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
Ignition | Full transistorized |
Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 471 cc |
Final Drive | #520 chain (15T/41T) |
Fuel Delivery | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 34 mm throttle bodies |
Transmission | Six-speed |
Front Suspension | 41 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function- Big Piston front Fork) inverted fork; 108 mm (4.3 in) travel |
Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® single shock with spring preload adjustability; 119 mm ( 4.7 in.) travel |
Front Brake | Twin four-piston calipers with 296 mm discs |
Rear Brake | Single-caliper 240mm disc |
Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 |
Rear Tire | 160/60ZR-17 |
Rake | 25.5 degrees |
Trail | 102mm (4.0 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 in.) |
Seat Height | 785 mm (30.9 in.) |
Curb Weight | 191 kg (421 lb.) |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 litres |
Warranty | Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty |
Grand Prix Red |
Sword Silver Metallic |