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Race your heart out
Performance and styling upgrades give the CBR500R a mean presence on both road and track.
The CBR500R packs our reliable inline-twin 500cc engine – but combines aggressive body styling and enhanced tuning to deliver an extra rush of racing performance. And what's more, it's available with just an A2 licence.
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As a result, the CBR500R's cutting profile boasts aggressive road presence and improved aerodynamic styling. But it's not just looks – the 500cc water-cooled parallel twin engine has been tweaked to release a steady burst of power, the transmission has sportier gear ratios, and the suspension has been tuned for a tighter, more agile feel on the road.
Performance and styling upgrades give the CBR500R a mean presence on both road and track.
The CBR500R has an even sportier and leaner new look – we’ve shortened the rear and sculpted the bodywork to effortlessly draw airflow from front to rear for improved aerodynamic performance.
Cruise through city traffic in complete comfort with the CBR500R's improved gear shift system – it ensures much smoother gear changes, with an extra sporty shift pattern right through the rev range.
Use the five-step adjustment settings on the brake lever to get just the right lever position for your hands. Then you're free to concentrate on the ride.
The CBR500R's dazzling new LED head and taillights cut a fearless profile at night. But it's not just about style – they ensure you have a big presence on the road, and improved visibility too.
Cruising around town, or off on the motorway? Customise the front suspension depending on where you're headed with the CBR500R’s preload adjuster for maximum comfort.
By making the rear muffler bigger, and punching holes in the path pipe, the CBR500R now has a bark as big as its engine's bite.
It holds its own on the road amongst other larger category bikes, so the CBR500R is also an attractive and affordable alternative for more established riders who still want that ‘big bike’ experience. The ride benefits from sporty character and cutting edge features that deliver an instant connection between rider and road.
The CBR500R's sleek and sport bodywork doesn't just catch admiring glances, its nimble form also helps you weave through city traffic with ease. The aggressive design extends to the new side cover and larger capacity fuel tank – so you can cruise even farther than before.
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Millennium Red, Ross White, Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Metalloid White, Graphite Black – each of the CBR500R's paintwork options come with colour-matching wheel arches, wheel stickers, and are available with optional striped decals that complete the street racing look. All paired with the rugged new bronze engine case – the CBR500R has never looked so good.
The CBR500R's flowing bodywork reveals the bronze engine case.
From the Fireblade to the CBR300R – we apply this hard-earned racing tech to our road-going motorcycles. So whether you're on the morning commute or a weekend cruise, you benefit from revolutionary engineering forged by MototGP Constructors Champions, wielded by Championship-winning riders.
