The Honda CBR500R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 500 cc (30.51 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 194.6 kg (429 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CBR500R ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.
About 15% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
500 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
194.6 kg — heavier than about 49% of Honda models, or lighter than about 51%.
785 mm — taller than about 52% of Honda models.
15.5 L — larger than about 61% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,410
1,431
Close to average.
785
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 500 cc (30.51 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 194.6 kg (429 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.52 L (4.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Emission details | Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Pearl White/Blue/Red, Red |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. |
| Price as new | US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: CBR500RA |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.