CBR500R - Racing DNA Inside
Why race? To improve. It’s what we’ve always done. And this is why; the CBR500R is an A2 motorcycle – but also every square millimetre a CBR. Aggressive styling and new graphics lift heartbeats. A twin-cylinder engine that spins hard at your command and upgraded suspension and brakes that will fill you with confidence. If you’re ready to step up to real race-bred performance, the adrenaline rush starts here.
Moving Up
Maybe this is your first sports bike. Or perhaps you’re an expert rider looking for the focused thrill of a smaller machine. Either way, the CBR500R opens up possibilities. It unlocks the city with its compact size and shows true sporting edge on twisting back roads. And it responds, always instantly to every steering input and twist of throttle. Live life in the moment for the moment. This is the CBR500R.
A CBR Is Always Something Special
CBR. Three very special letters. They’re not merely applied, either. They have to be earned. Which the CBR500R does, thanks to the sports-focused design which incorporates fairing winglets to improve high-speed aerodynamics. The riding position is aggressive, with handlebars clipped-on below the top yoke and new aluminium rear-set footpegs that put you effortlessly in a racing tuck. If it looks fast, it is fast, they say. And looking at the CBR500R, with its stunning new paint and graphics, we couldn’t agree more.
Explore Incredible Handling Precision
That set of twisties ahead? Own them. All of them. Own every late turn-in point, apex and corner exit. New Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks separate damping from spring and give supple response, especially braking from speed with fingertip feel for front tyre grip. The Showa rear shock has revised damping to match, while new lightweight wheels and swingarm – plus more forward-set weight bias – sharpen handling even further.
Enjoy Every Twist Of The Throttle
If this is your first A2 motorcycle what a place to start. The 8-valve, liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine produces 35kW @ 8,600rpm with peak torque of 43Nm @ 6,500rpm. It’s free-spinning, hugely enjoyable, very addictive and comes complete with a thrilling howl through the exhaust as you chase redline. And, just like its larger CBR siblings, an Assist/Slipper clutch eases upshifts through the six-speed gearbox and manages rear wheel lock-up on hard down changes.
For A High Quality Ride
The CBR500R draws attention, wherever it goes. Chiselled dual LED headlights stare menacingly and throw out a wider volume of light, opening up vision at night. They’re matched by LED indicators and tail light. Negative LCD instruments feature a speedo, bar graph rev-counter, dual trip meters, fuel level/consumption gauge and Gear Position indicator. There’s also a Shift Up indicator, which is set to 8,750rpm, but can be adjusted in 250rpm increments.
CBR500R
Offer Ends 31/12/2024
Ride it. Buy it. Win it Competition
Win the price of your bike back: Test ride and purchase one of these models to be in with a chance of winning!
CB500F
The CB500F mixes naked-bike agility with a streetfighter attitude. New Showa Separate Function Fork-Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD front suspension and dual front discs take handling and braking to the next level, while the A2-compatible twin-cylinder engine provides performance that new and experienced riders can enjoy.
Explore all the city has to offer. And do it in style.
CBR500R
What HRC learns racing at the top feeds straight back. And the CBR500R is where it starts. Fireblade style, with aerodynamic fairing winglets. A strong twin-cylinder engine with ECU settings optimised for acceleration and chassis primed with Showa USD forks and twin radial-mount calipers. Add a new TFT screen with full connectivity – plus HSTC grip management – and you’re riding something with racing DNA inside.
CB650R
This is where you find pure four-cylinder magic. Stripped back for hugely enjoyable performance – from city block to twisting backroad – the CB650R loads strong acceleration, lightweight agility and sharp new CB1000R-inspired Neo Sports Café style. Add premium tech, plus the choice of riding the first bike with Honda’s incredible new E-Clutch system, and sometimes less really can be more.
CBR650R
Four-cylinder middleweight sports motorcycles are rare, beautiful things. The CBR650R is it. It’s got a smooth rush of turbine-like inline power, from low- to high-rpm. The next-level performance advantage that shifting with E-Clutch delivers – if you want it. Aggressively redrawn styling, inspired by our CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. And premium technology, like new TFT screen and Honda RoadSync connectivity, that make this star shine even brighter.
NX500
The compact, versatile new NX500 offers perfect city agility and off-road ability. It’s comfortable too, with an aggressive, rally-style fairing and large screen shaped for wind protection. High specification technology includes 5-inch TFT screen with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity. And its A2-compliant twin-cylinder engine delivers flexible – hugely enjoyable – performance with HSTC traction management.
The adventure begins.
Terms and Conditions
1. This promotion is open to UK, Channel Island and Isle of Man residents aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their Dealers and agents and members of their immediate families, or anyone connected to the creation and administration of the draw.
2. In order to participate in the prize draw, eligible entrants must purchase and register a new retail Honda CB500F, CBR500R, NX500, CB650RAC and CBR650RAC (any year model, manual or DCT) between 1st October 2024 and 31st December 2024 inclusive. Subject to model and colour availability. Registrations made after 31st December 2024 will not be included in the draw. Customers purchasing one of the above Honda models may enter the prize draw by submitting their details on the prize draw page in the Engine Room on the Honda UK website. The Honda dealer you purchased your Honda CB500F, CBR500R, NX500, CB650RAC and CBR650RAC from will be able to provide assistance in entering the prize draw.
3. There is one prize. The prize is a full refund of the ‘On the Road’ cash price paid by the winning entrant for the above listed motorcycle. The prize does not include additional accessories, service plans or clothing that may have been purchased at the time.
In the event that the winner has purchased their motorcycle on finance, they will be paid the ‘On The Road’ price as detailed in their finance agreement. The full amount will be paid into a bank account specified by the winner. No cash payments will be made.
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Bore × Stroke (mm) | 67mm x 66.8mm |
Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
Engine Displacement (cc) | 471 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC parallel twin |
Max. Power Output | 35kW / 8600 rpm |
Max. Torque | 43Nm / 6500 rpm |
Starter | Electric |
Throttle Bore | 34 |
Oil Capacity (Litres) | 3.2L |
ABS System | 2 channel |
Brakes Front | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm disc with Nissin radial-mount two piston calipers |
Brakes Rear | Single 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper |
Suspension Front | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, pre-load adjustable |
Suspension Rear | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
Tyre Size Front | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
Tyre Size Rear | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
Wheels Front | 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium |
Wheels Rear | 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium |
Battery Capacity (VAh) | 12v 7.4Ah |
Caster Angle | 25.5° |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 2,080mm X 760mm X 1,145mm |
Frame type | Steel diamond |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 17.1 L |
Fuel Consumption | 28.6km/L / 3.5l/100km |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 130mm |
Kerb Weight (kg) | 192kg |
Seat Height (mm) | 785mm |
Trail (mm) | 102mm |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410mm |
Clutch | Wet multiplate, A.S.clutch |
Final Drive | Chain |
Transmission Type | 6 speed |
Headlights | LED |
Instruments | Digital Speedometer, Digital Bar Graph Tachometer, Dual Trip Meters, Digital Fuel Level Gauge & Fuel Consumption Gauge, Digital Clock, Water Temp, Gear position indicator |
Tail Light | LED |
Security | HISS |
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