Honda CBR500R: Picture Gallery

Detailed images that tell you everything there is to know about the CBR500R

Honda’s officials took us all by surprise at the launch of the CRF1100L Africa Twin by revealing the brand’s intentions of introducing its 500cc range in India. This includes the Rebel 500, CBR500R, CB500F and the CB500X adventure tourer. Today, we take a closer look at the CBR500R via a number of detailed images that shed light on what the bike is all about. 

The fully-faired CBR500R was launched back in 2013 alongside the CB500F. Honda revised the bike’s design in 2016 with minor design tweaks and an aggressive new LED headlight. The design hasn’t changed ever since then.

Its taillight and indicators are LED units too!

It features a full-digital instrument console with readouts such as an odometer, two trip metres, time, gear position and shift-up indicator. The bike also features hazard lights for safety. 

Powering the CBR500R is a Euro 5-compliant 471cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that puts out 47.5PS at 8600rpm and 43Nm at 6500rpm. Its 6-speed transmission comes equipped with a slip-and-assist clutch that negates wheel hops during hard downshifts and reduces clutch effort. Fuel tank capacity stands at  17.1 litres, which should give you enough saddle time on the highway.

Compared to the previous-gen model, the engine now makes 4 per cent more power and torque between 3000rpm and 7000rpm thanks to revised inlets, exhaust, and valve timing. 

The bike's riding posture was modified in 2019 with slightly lower set clip-on handlebars and rear-set footpegs. 

The slender rider’s seat and a narrow upper side of the fairing allow for improved ergonomics and movement. A fairly low seat height of 785mm means shorter riders could also swing a leg over the bike without much difficulty.

Its suspension setup includes a 41mm telescopic fork and a monoshock with five levels of preload adjustability. The bike weighs in at 192kg (kerb), which is on the heavier side.

Anchoring the bike is a single 320mm disc up front and a 240mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard.

In terms of tyre sizes, the CBR’s 17-inch wheels come wrapped in 120/70-section front and 160/60-section rear tyres. 

The Honda CBR500R is available in three colour options in the international market: Matt Axis Grey Metallic, Grand Prix Red, Pearl Metalloid White. If Honda decides to bring the bike to India, we could expect to see at least two paint options: black and red. Expect it to be priced around Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom).