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CBR500R specs
Current and prior-year spec data for the Honda CBR500R, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.
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Year: 2026
Model note
Honda CBR500R
471cc parallel-twin in a full-fairing CBR chassis. Beloved as a daily-driver sportbike and an A2-license-friendly first big bike.
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2026
Honda CBR500R
ABS
$7,399 MSRP
Grand Prix Red
Matte Black Metallic
- Engine
- 471cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 67.0 x 66.8 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Fuel System
- PGM-FI
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork
- Rear Suspension
- Pro-Link single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 296 mm discs with Nissin radial calipers and ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 240 mm disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 30.9 in
- Curb Weight
- 421 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.5 gal
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