// Generation · 2013 — 2015

BIRTH OF THE CB500 TRIO

Unveiled at EICMA 2012, the CBR500R launches the 471cc platform alongside the CB500F and CB500X. Fully-faired sports bike natively meeting European A2 licence requirements with CBR1000RR-inspired styling.

72
Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
6
Changes
3
Overhauls
1
Updates
2
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2013
Launch with 471cc DOHC liquid-cooled parallel twin — 47hp / 43Nm
Bore 67mm × stroke 66.8mm, compression 10.7:1, 6-speed gearbox, PGM-FI injection — native A2 (35kW)
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2013
Diamond steel frame, 41mm telescopic fork, single 320mm front disc — 192kg
Major
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2013
Full sports fairing inspired by CBR1000RR — halogen headlight, basic LCD instrumentation
Major
2014
Carryover — updated colours
Minor
2015
Carryover — updated colours
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2013
ABS available as option from launch
Medium