The best sportbikes are light, aerodynamic, and fast handling. All of which describe our CBR500R ABS perfectly. What you have here is a machine designed to embrace the best of sportbike riding, and one that’s a screaming bargain too. Light, nimble, and narrow as only a twin can be, the engine loves to rev and offers tons of torque. The full-coverage bodywork with new aerodynamic updates looks like something right off the racetrack. Anti-lock brakes are a standard feature, and so is some pretty impressive fuel efficiency. This year you’ll enjoy a new Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display that’s bright and easy to read. But in the end, what you’ll love most about this 500cc sport bike is just how much fun it is, especially when the roads get twisty.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
New
2024
Honda®
CBR500R
Six-speed
Available
Specifications
2024
Honda®
CBR500R
Base
Sport
Parallel-twin four-stroke
471cc
liquid-cooled
67.0mm
66.8mm
10.7:1
DOHC; four valves per cylinder
PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
72 MPG - Honda fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.
Six-speed
O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T
41mm Showa SFF-BP fork
4.7-in
Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability
4.7-in
Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS
Single 240mm disc, ABS
120/70R-17
160/60-17
55.5 in
25.5°/4.0 in
31.1 in
4.5 gal
421 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel)
CBR500RA
Grand Prix Red, Matte Black Metallic
Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty
Optional Extended: Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan