Honda CBR500R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CBR500R motorcycle specifications include a 500 cc (30.51 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192.8 kg (425 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2023Model years
500 ccDisplacement
192.8 kgWet weight
785 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20142023471 cc (28.74 cu in)
Front brakes
20212022Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
2023Double disc. Wave disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
Front suspension
2022Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, pre-load adjustable
2023Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Front tire
2020120/70-R17
20212022120/70-ZR17
2023120/70-R17
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear suspension
2022Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster. Steel hollow cross swingarm.
Rear tire
20212022160/60-ZR17
Wet weight
20202022190.1 kg (419 lb)
2023191.9 kg (423 lb)
Front wheel travel
20162020109 mm (4.3 inches)
20212022120 mm (4.7 inches)
2023109 mm (4.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2019202017.00 L (4.49 US gal)
2021202317.10 L (4.52 US gal)
Ignition
20202023Full transistorized
Rear wheel travel
20162023119 mm (4.7 inches)
Seat height
2023790 mm (31.1 inches)
Trail
20162020102 mm (4.0 inches)
20212023102 mm (4.0 inches) | 125

How the Honda CBR500R 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.

Displacement500 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight192.8 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 48th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height785 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity15.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 15% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height785 mm
This bike

785

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 500 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 785 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-17 rear

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)

Model information

Category Sport

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. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 192.8 kg (425 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: CBR500R

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