Honda CBR500R: sportiness and compactness at EICMA 2021 [LIVE PHOTOS]

The evolved HondaCBR500R appears together with the renewed CB500F and CB500X at the 78th edition of EICMA, the International Two Wheel Exhibition.

The renewal

Streamlined shapes embraced by a sporty look. Among the interesting new features, the presence of one stands out above all in the front area Showa SFF-BP 41mm upside down fork, combined with new split-spoke aluminum rims.
The engine is a 500 cc twin-cylinder with updates in the settingsPGM-FI electronic injection, accentuating the torque delivery to offer liveliness of movement. The power amounts to 35 kW. It can also be driven by those who have an A2 driving licence.

Considering the small dimensions and the aforementioned level of power, this example can attract the attention of a varied audience that ranges from new motorcyclists coming from an experience on 125 models to lovers of two wheels in general.
Like the naked and the compact Adventure, there is also a lighter swingarm with greater torsional rigidity, as well as increased lateral flexibility, for easier handling and grip. The adoption of double front braking discs is then highlighted 296 mm and Nissin radial mount calipers.