Honda’s CBR500R ‘pocket rocket’ gets an aggressive, aerodynamically driven sports makeover, plus a racier riding position. The engine has more low-to-mid range power and torque, and is it now equipped with an assist/slipper clutch. New LCD instruments and LED indicators round out the updates.
471cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 2-cyl
67mm x 66.8mm
10.7 : 1
Electric
PGM FI
6-speed, assist/slipper clutch
2080mm x 755mm x 1145mm
1,410mm
785mm
130mm
17.1 litres
192kg
120/70-17
160/60-17
41mm telescopic fork with adjustable pre-load, 108 travel
pro-link with adjustable pre-load, 119 travel
1× 320mm disc, ABS
1× 240mm disc, ABS
LED
Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Grand Prix Red, Pearl Metalloid White
24 months