// Generation · 2022 — 2023

USD FORK & DUAL DISC

Significant chassis upgrade for 2022: Showa SFF-BP 41mm inverted fork, dual 296mm front discs and new lighter wheels. The CBR500R reaches an unprecedented level of braking and precision for a 500cc A2 bike.

87
Buyer score / 100
2
Vintages
4
Changes
2
Overhauls
1
Updates
1
Minor
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C
FRAME
2 changes
2022
Showa SFF-BP 41mm inverted fork (replaces conventional telescopic fork)
Major
2022
New lighter-spoked wheels (−0.5kg), new lighter aluminium swingarm
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
1 change
2023
Carryover — updated colours
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2022
Dual 296mm front discs with 4-piston calipers (replaces single disc)
Major