The CBR500R is the sporty member of the
500
line, with bodywork inspired by our CBR600RR and CBR1000RR Supersports.
Plus, for 2016, it’s
full of improvements, keeping it even further out front. A
new muffler both improves mass
centralization and sounds even cooler. You get
improved gear-shift feel, along with a new
adjustable brake lever, and a hinged
fuel cap for added convenience. And then there’s
that spectacular twin-cylinder
engine: displacing 471cc, it delivers smooth power from idle
to redline. Twins
offer notoriously broad powerbands, and
the CBR500R is no
exception.
Chassis?
Tuned especially for sport riding, the steel-tube
frame and Honda Pro-Link®
rear suspension let you carve corners with confidence, now
featuring adjustable
fork preload and new shock settings. And the available anti-lock brakes
feature
a new adjustable brake lever this year.
A
perfect choice for new riders,
returning riders, or anyone who appreciates a
great do-it-all streetbike, the
CBR500R is also
an affordable choice. Best of all, it’s a bike you won’t
outgrow for a long, long
time—if ever.
