2022 Honda CBR500R unveiled; We want!

2022 Honda CBR500R’s set of updates for the new model year is led by Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks, dual disc front brakes and radial-mount calipers. Front tyre grip is heightened with more forward weight bias; handling is further improved by the new swingarm, which is lighter with more lateral flex. The rear shock has new settings to complement the new forks. Redesigned wheels and a lighter radiator save more weight and new fuel injection settings improve engine character. More powerful headlight LEDs offer greater visibility.

Styling is updated with a new front mudguard, inherited from the CBR650R, and sporty aluminium footpegs are also now standard fit. As before, LCD instruments feature a Shift Up and Gear Position function and all lighting is premium LED; the new headlight, also inherited from the CBR650R, now spreads a broader beam.

2022 Honda CBR500R key specifications

• 471 cc parallel twin
• 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
• 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• 17.1 l tank
• 785 mm seat height
• 192 kg kerb weight
• 130 mm ground clearance
• Showa 41 mm SFF-BP USD forks
• 120/70 R17 front
• 160/60 R17 rear
• Dual channel ABS
• Assist and slipper clutch
• 296 mm dual front disc
• 240 mm single rear disc
• LCD meter with Shift up indicator/ Gear position indicator, Live fuel consumption indicator apart from the usual’s