HONDA CBR500RA ABS (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR500RA ABS, a sports bike part of a 500 twin series that first appeared in 2013 and came in a better-equipped version of the CBR500R in terms of safety.

The added Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) provided a shorter stopping distance on dry and slippery surfaces while also minimizing the skid effect when the braking lever was applied hard on less-than-ideal surfaces, such as wet asphalt, concrete, and dusty roads.

In any other department, the ABS version was identical to the standard model, except for the additional weight of the ABS modulator. The bike was a perfect semi-naked machine for beginner riders but also for the more seasoned ones.

The CBR500R ABS offered plenty of performance for the riders who were already familiar with the entry-level CBR250R, as well as more experienced ones who appreciated the bike’s nimble handling. Also, the bike offered great aerodynamic efficiency, with a low drag coefficient and effective engine cooling.

In terms of power, the 2014 Honda CBR500RA ABS had its soul brought to life by 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.