2026 Honda CBR500R

Comfort & Convenience

• STEP-UP SEAT: A two-piece seat with a dual-level design accommodates various riders and passengers, making it perfect for urban streets and winding roads.

Engineering

• SLIPPER CLUTCH: Born from Honda’s racing pedigree, the slipper/assist clutch reduces clutch lever effort by 45 percent compared to previous systems and automatically locks up tight upon release, reducing rear-wheel hop under hard deceleration.
• SMOOTH TRANSMISSION: Our engineers profiled the transmission shift dogs to help you change gears with reduced effort every time. While you’ll likely never see these parts, you’ll undoubtedly feel their effects.

Handling

• ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS): Our Anti-Lock Braking System comes standard, providing assured stopping power and added confidence in challenging conditions, such as wet roads or loose gravel.
• SHOWA BIG PISTON FORK: The 41mm inverted Showa® Separate Function Fork—Big Piston (SFF-BP) front end enhances the bike’s rigidity and provides more precise steering input and feedback.
• PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION: Our Pro-Link® rear suspension features a nine-stage adjustable preload shock and 4.7 inches of travel, providing amble comfort and agile handling.
• STEEL-TUBE FRAME: The diamond-shaped steel-tube mainframe is seamlessly connected to the engine through four mounts and provides a rock-solid foundation for an unrivaled ride and handling experience.
• LIGHTWEIGHT SWINGARM: The swingarm, utilized across the entire Honda 500 lineup, is nearly two pounds lighter and stronger than the previous version. This is one reason for the exceptional handling.
• CAST WHEELS: The lightweight, multi-spoke, cast aluminum wheels are designed to improve handling and fit various sticky street tires. Plus, they are easy to clean and just plain look good.

Performance

• DOHC TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE: The 471cc parallel-twin engine has a dual overhead cam design that provides accessible performance across the RPM range, with strong low-end torque and high-rpm horsepower.
• STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST: The polished stainless-steel exhaust seamlessly integrates with the rear footpeg mount, optimizing mass centralization and elevating handling prowess. This is what we call functional aesthetics.
• PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION: The PGM-FI system adjusts fuel levels based on parameters like temperature, elevation, throttle position, and riding style to increase power and torque across the RPM range and improve throttle response.

Style

• SUPERSPORT STYLING: The stylish design of the fairing does far more than just look good – it ensures superior air management to optimize rider comfort, cooling, and aerodynamic efficiency.

Technology

• LARGE TFT DISPLAY: A large Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display is bright and easy to read and features a digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and more.
• LED HEADLIGHTS: A pair of small and stylish LED headlights allow for the ideal placement of the engine intakes, resulting in increased airflow and additional horsepower without sacrificing illumination.