Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2016 Honda CBR500R pairs a 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 99.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CBR500R measures 192.8 kg (425 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.52-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 2013 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
99.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineO-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Emission DetailsMeets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Chassis
Rake25.5°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41mm fork
Front Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre160/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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