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CBR500R - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Honda CBR500R is an accessible middleweight sportbike designed for new and intermediate riders seeking affordable performance and everyday practicality. Its lightweight 191 kg frame, comfortable 790 mm seat height, and manageable power delivery make it ideal for commuting and weekend rides. Known for its reliability, responsive handling, and excellent value, the CBR500R balances sportiness with user-friendly characteristics.
2025
General information | |
| Color Options | Grand Prix Red |
| Price | US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Category | Sport |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Emission Details | Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Emission | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Max Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Capacity | 471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Overall Width | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 191.0 kg (421.0 pounds) |
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CBR500R dimensions and frame | |
| Seat | Stepped two-piece seat |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium, 5 Y-shaped spokes |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. Wave disc.Nissin Four-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front Wheel Travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Frame | Steel diamond-tube |
Other specs | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 25 Honda CBR500R discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | Model ID: CBR500RA. Honda Intelligent Security System. |
| Warranty | One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. |
| Lighting | Dual LED headlights |
| Electrical | 12V 7.4AH battery |
| Instruments | LCD Meter with Speedometer, Bar Graph Tachometer, Dual Trip Meters, Fuel Level and Consumption Gauge, Clock, Water Temp, Gear position, Shift Up Indicator |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 litres (3.38 US quarts) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.5° |
| Driveline | O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T |
| Power | 46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8600 RPM |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Year | 2025 |
| Motorcycle name | Honda CBR500R |
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