2016 Honda CBR500R ABS

The CBR 500R is the sporty member of that family, with bodywork inspired by our CBR 600RR and CBR 1000RR Supersports. Plus, for 2016, its full of improvements, keeping it even further out front. A new muffler both improves mass centralization and sounds even cooler. You get improved gear-shift feel, along with a new adjustable brake lever, and a hinged fuel cap for added convenience. And then theres that spectacular twin-cylinder engine: displacing 471cc, it delivers smooth power from idle to redline. Twins offer notoriously broad powerbands, and the CBR 500R is no exception.

Chassis? Tuned especially for sport riding, the steel-tube frame and Honda Pro-Link rear suspension let you carve corners with confidence, now featuring adjustable fork preload and new shock settings. And the available anti-lock brakes feature a new adjustable brake lever this year.

A perfect choice for new riders, returning riders, or anyone who appreciates a great do-it-all streetbike, the CBR 500R is also an affordable choice. Best of all, its a bike you wont outgrow for a long, long timeif ever.

• DOHC Twin-Cylinder Engine

Honda twins are famous for their versatility, and the CBR 500R engine is one of our best ever. Using the same piston bore size as our CBR 600RR sportbike, the parallel-twin engine offers accessible performance across all RPM ranges.

• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) continuously monitors several variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture is delivered for the existing riding and atmospheric conditions, ensuring a crisp throttle response throughout a wide variety of riding.

• Pro-Link Rear Suspension

For 2016 the CBR 500R gets new shock settings for improved ride comfort. Its sophisticated chassis uses Hondas Pro-Link rear suspension; the nine-stage preload and 4.7 inches of travel gives you a comfortable ride over small bumps, while capably absorbing bigger bumps to increase riding comfort and handling.

• LED Headlights

The CBR 500R gets new dual headlights for 2016. The LED lights are small but bright, with a stylish new shape. It completely changes the CBR 500Rs presence and gives the front end a unique look while also projecting plenty of light on the road for visibility.

• Digital Instrumentation

A full LCD screen features a digital speedometer and tachometer and more, including a clock, odometer, trip meter, real-time and average fuel consumption meters, and illuminated engine diagnostic indicators.

• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Available ABS on the CBR 500R helps you make confident stops under less-than-ideal conditions.

• Step Seat

The CBR 500R offers a stepped two-piece seat with a low height. Perfect for around-town riding or winding roads, it also offers plenty of room for a passenger and is specially designed to fit a wide range of riders.

• Passenger Seat Strap

A handy rear passenger seat strap offers a firm handhold for your passenger or tie-down point for smaller items.

• Supersport Styling

Take a close look. Like what you see? The CBR 500R offers all-new styling for 2016 that keeps it right at the front of the pack in terms of eye-appeal. The aerodynamic bodywork also provides significant advantages in air management for added rider comfort, along with a low drag coefficient and effective cooling.