2017 Honda CBR500R

2017 Honda® CBR500RDiscover How Good a 500 Can Be.If you’re looking for a streetbike that is the perfect combination of size, performance, versatility and price, Honda’s CBR®500R is exactly where you want to be. It’s the perfect companion for a spirited trip down a winding canyon road. Discover what a great daily-riding bike it is too: commuting, errand running, weekend pleasure trips. Looking for a first bike that you won’t outgrow in a year? A 500 twin is about the best choice you can make there. Generations of riders have known it, and the CBR®500R is the newest incarnation.Its engine is powerful, smooth, and offers a wide powerband with plenty of revs. Twins are a great choice for most riders: Narrow and smooth, with a wide torque spread. With four-valve combustion chambers, twin overhead cams and fuel injection, the CBR®500R can keep up with plenty of bigger sportbikes if you do your part. And it may even be more fun because it’s so light and responsive.With just enough bodywork for some weather protection and style, plenty of more experienced riders have found it’s the perfect solution for them too. So go ahead—check one out. One ride will tell you that the CBR®500R ticks off all the boxes in your “best of” category. What are you waiting for?Features may include:World-Championship HeritageWe’re not going to tell you that your new CBR®500R can go up against MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez’s Honda RC213V, but we will tell you that there’s plenty of technology proven on the track built into every Honda sportbike engine and chassis. And the CBR®500R is no exception.Plenty of PowerChoosing a 500 isn’t a compromise, especially when it’s an engine with as much development behind it as Honda’s parallel twins. Liquid-cooling, double-overhead cams and bulletproof reliability make this a great all-around powerplant for any kind of riding you have in mind.Sporting Riding PositionThe CBR®500R offers a riding position that’s a touch more sporty but not too aggressive, whether you’re commuting or carving the canyons. You’re an active participant when riding a bike like this—and the rewards are guaranteed to put a smile in your helmet.Accessorize Your StyleThe CBR®500R has a full line of available Honda Genuine Accessories including a sport screen, color-matched passenger seat cowl, and carbon-look accents. Check them out—after all, motorcycles are all about individuality!