Honda CBR 500R
- Production years
- 2013–2026
- Brand
- Honda
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HONDA CBR500R (2012-2013)
Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 471 cm³
- Power
- 47 hp (35 kW)
- Wet weight
- 191 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
Overview
The Honda CBR 500R is a sportbike in the CBR family, produced from 2013 through 2026. For 2026, it uses a 471 cm³ liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke engine producing 47 hp (35 kW), with a wet weight of 191 kg.
Its 790 mm seat is 5 mm higher than the 2025 model’s, which can make it harder for shorter riders to put their feet down at a stop. Fuel consumption is 3.24 L/100 km, and the 17 L tank gives a calculated range of about 525 km. ABS is fitted at both ends, and the rear shock’s spring preload can be adjusted across nine positions to suit different loads or preferences.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 67.0 x 66.8 mm
- Engine capacity
- 471 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Full transistorized
- Oil capacity
- 3.2 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 76 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 0.7 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 3.24 L/100 km
- Power
- 47 hp (35 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2455 HP/kg (wet)
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Overall height
- 1,146 mm
- Overall length
- 2,080 mm
- Overall width
- 765 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Wet weight
- 191 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,410 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel diamond-tube
- Front suspension
- 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP); 4.7-inch travel
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake
- 25.5º
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link® single shock w/ nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
- Rear wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Dual two-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 296mm petal-style discs; ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70R-17
- Rear brakes
- Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc; ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Grand Prix Red
Model years
2019
Fuel capacity: 15.5 L → 17 L
2020
Wet weight: 192.8 kg → 191 kg
2021
Fuel capacity: 17 L → 17.1 L
2023
Fuel consumption: 3.5 L/100 km → 3.3 L/100 km
2024
Fuel capacity: 17.1 L → 17 L; Fuel consumption: 3.3 L/100 km → 3.5 L/100 km
2026
Seat height: 785 mm → 790 mm
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 471 cm³ | 471 cm³ | 471 cm³ | 471 cm³ | 471 cm³ | 471 cm³ |
| Power | 47 hp (35 kW) | 47 hp (35 kW) | 47 hp (35 kW) | 47 hp (35 kW) | 47 hp (35 kW) | 47 hp (35 kW) |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 43 Nm | 43 Nm | 43 Nm | 43 Nm | — |
| Wet weight | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.1 L | 17.1 L | 17.1 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
ABS at both ends
ABS on the front and rear brakes can help prevent wheel lockup during hard braking.
Adjustable rear preload
Nine preload positions let riders adapt the rear suspension to a passenger or added luggage.
Long calculated range
A calculated range of about 525 km means fewer fuel stops on longer rides.
Things to consider
Higher seat than before
At 790 mm, the seat is 5 mm taller than on the 2025 model, which may make stable footing more difficult for shorter riders.
Chain final drive
The chain needs regular cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
790 mm
Approx. loaded height
760 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
309 km
With 10% reserve
278 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2026 Honda CBR 500R make?
Its 471 cm³ parallel twin produces 47 hp (35 kW).
What is the fuel consumption and calculated range?
Fuel consumption is 3.24 L/100 km, with a calculated full-tank range of about 525 km.
How tall is the seat on the 2026 CBR 500R?
The seat height is 790 mm, up from 785 mm on the 2025 model.
Does the Honda CBR 500R have ABS?
Yes, ABS is fitted to both the front and rear brakes.
