Honda CBR 500 – The hottest two wheels on the block!

Honda CBR 500 – The hottest two wheels on the block!

The Honda CBR 500 is one of the most popular sports bikes in the world. It’s a two-wheeler that has many things right whether you are looking for power, price, weight, or handling – this has it all! The CBR 500 is a starter bike but it’s much bigger than the usual beginner bikes that you see in the market. The tires are much bigger and wider that it gives the ultimate full-size feel that all bikers love.

Honda recently launched the new generation CBR500R into the international markets and as always it was very well received. The CBR has won the hearts of many enthusiastic motorists around the world. Especially in markets that are budget –centric the Honda CBR 500 works fantastically!

The style and features of the latest CBR500R The new CBR500R is very stylish! In terms of colors and style, it’s right on top. The sleek bodywork gives an advantage in air management as well as comfort for the rider. Models such as CBR 1000RR and CBR 650F have inspired this sporty two-wheeler. Honda has ensured to keep the CBR signature style to maintain its stature.

This model features an aggressive LED headlight along with a fully-fledged digitalized system that carries details such as an odometer, gear position, shift indicator, time, taillights, and turn indicators. The design may look similar to the previous generation but the added graphics makes this a complete beast of a bike. You will also notice that the leg space, height of the seat, and positioning are even comfortable for someone that has a large built.

Engine
The CBR500 is powered by a 472cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. The bike is equipped with a 6-speed transmission that is also paired with a slip and assist clutch. The fuel capacity is 17.1litres.

The CBR 500 is a motorbike that you cannot go wrong with and it’s also a sensible purchase that any biker can’t go wrong. With the improved power, bikers won’t outgrow it in a few months as with other regular bikes. It’s a bike that you can ride for years without getting fed up or unhappy with. It may be considered a starter bike but even experienced riders will agree this is not something they would not want to give up easily.

We have compiled a list of the pros and cons of owning a Honda CBR500 PROS

• Ample leg space for the rider
• Smooth and powerful engine along with a fantastic gearbox
• The bike’s weight is ideal to go on the freeway with stability
• Great ability to torque
• The great ‘Honda’ name equals reliability CONS
• Less aggressive looking than other sportbikes
• The soft suspension of the bike is not made for tight canyon racing
• The horn is placed in an awkward position

Many of us dream of owning a bike but we may never go ahead with actually purchasing one. But with the Japanese car auction system that dream can become a reality. Since the JDM has some great used Honda bikes that you can invest in, this is the best time to make your dream purchase.