The Honda CBR500R Four has emerged from the Wuyang-Honda Chinese joint venture, it was first shown back in September 2025 in the Chinese market. At the heart of the small-capacity sport-bike is a new 502cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four-cylinder engine, which makes 72hp at 11,000rpm and 47.4Nm of torque at 9,750rpm.
Underneath the aerodynamic bodywork is a simple steel frame and an aluminum swingarm, on which the whole package is built around. The suspension duties are handled by a 41mm USD fork and a Pro-link monoshock, from KYB (non-adjustable front, preload-adjustable rear). Nissin 2-piston radially-mounted caliper mated to dual 296mm front discs and a 240mm disc paired to a single-piston caliper at the rear brings the 189kg CBR500R Four to a halt. Dual-channel ABS is standard. Honda offers Pirelli Rosso 4 tyres as standard, sized 120/70-ZR17 and 160/60-ZR17 (F/R).
The electronic package is also well rounded with 5 riding modes (Sport, Road, Urban and two customizable modes), a bi-directional quickshifter, traction control and wheelie control. All of which can be controlled through a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster. This motorcycle is offered in a single variant equipped with Honda’s E-Clutch technology. Priced at GBP 6,999 (equivalent to Rs 8.86 lakh) the CBR500R Four is available in two colour options, a stealthy matt black finish and a bold red with HRC livery.
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