2021 Honda CBR500R ABS

2021 Honda® CBR500R ABS

Sportbike looks. Everyday comfort. Pure Honda fun.

The 2021 Honda® CBR500R ABS delivers the perfect blend of sporty performance, aggressive supersport styling, and everyday practicality. Inspired by Honda's championship-winning CBR lineup, the CBR500R features sharp bodywork, responsive handling, and a smooth parallel-twin engine that makes every ride exciting. Whether you're a new rider looking for confidence or an experienced rider seeking an affordable and capable sportbike, the CBR500R checks all the boxes.

Lightweight, comfortable, and incredibly rider-friendly, the CBR500R is equally at home carving through backroads, commuting to work, or enjoying weekend adventures. Its fuel-injected 471cc twin-cylinder engine offers plenty of torque and strong mid-range power, while standard ABS provides added confidence when the road conditions aren't perfect.

Specifications

Engine

• 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin

• DOHC, 8-valve configuration

• PGM-FI fuel injection

• 46.9 horsepower @ 8,600 RPM

• 31.7 lb-ft torque @ 6,500 RPM

• Compression Ratio: 10.7:1

Transmission

• 6-speed manual transmission

• Assist/Slipper clutch

• O-ring sealed chain final drive

Suspension & Brakes

• 41mm telescopic front fork

• Pro-Link® rear shock with 9-position preload adjustment

• 320mm front disc brake

• 240mm rear disc brake

• ABS standard front and rear

Wheels & Tires

• Front Tire: 120/70ZR17

• Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17

• Cast aluminum wheels

Dimensions

• Seat Height: 30.9 in.

• Wheelbase: 55.5 in.

• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.

• Curb Weight: 423 lbs.

• Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.

Features

• Standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

• Aggressive CBR supersport styling

• Dual LED headlights

• LCD digital instrumentation

• Sport riding position with everyday comfort

• Excellent fuel economy and low operating costs

Highlights

• Beginner-friendly and experienced-rider approved

• Smooth and reliable parallel-twin performance

• Sharp handling and confidence-inspiring control

• Premium sportbike appearance at an affordable price

• Legendary Honda reliability

Perfect For: Riders looking for a stylish, lightweight sportbike that delivers impressive performance, daily comfort, outstanding fuel economy, and confidence-building handling in one complete package.