HONDA CBR500R (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda 500 twins was a series of straight-twin motorcycles manufactured by Honda since 2013 that included the CB500X adventure touring machine, the CB500F standard or naked bike, and the CBR500R sports bike.

The models were also sold in Japan with a smaller-capacity 399cc engine, while their introduction coincided with the European licensing regulations that established a mid-range class of limited-power motorcycles.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR500R, the sports model in the range that offered plenty of performance for riders who were already familiar with the entry-level CBR250R, as well as more experienced ones who appreciated the bike’s nimble handling.

In the horsepower department, the 2014 Honda CBR500R took its thrust from a 471cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a PGM-FI system that helped deliver an output power of 47 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a Pro-Link single shock absorber on the rear with nine-position spring preload adjustability, while the braking performance was handled by a 320 mm wave disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 240 mm wave disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.