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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CBR600RR Comparison

Overview: CBR500R vs CBR600RR

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 471 cc 599 cc
Maximum Power 49.6 hp -

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.61/5
23 reviews
4.33/5
6 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • An intuitive, forgiving, and easy package

    For most new riders, the Honda CBR500R offers good power. You won’t be able to outgrow it too fast, and at the same time, won’t find it too much....

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    M
    Musawwir May 15, 2025 for Honda CBR500R
  • Stunning on the track

    When it comes to leisurely rides the Honda CBR600RR may not be the best choice due to its stiff suspension setup and aggressive riding position. But...

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    T
    Thivyan Mar 11, 2024 for Honda CBR600RR

From The Experts

Things we like

Responsive engine

Wave Key and HISS

Great suspension setup

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Produces impeccable torque and power

Traction control for better maneuvering

Sporty and agile design

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Things we don't like

Optional ABS

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A bit costly

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 471 cc 599 cc
Maximum Power 49.6 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.7 L 18.1 L
Maximum Torque 43 Nm --
Engine Type Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled inline-Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhuast Single Exhaust
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multiplate
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain
Bore X Stroke 67 mm x 66.8 mm 67 mm x 42.5 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 12.2:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Lubrication System Wet Sump Wet Sump
Fuel Consumption 25 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Power 8500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 7000 rpm --
Injection Type -- Indirect Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 1
Emission Control -- WTMC mode
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Dimension

Category Sport --
Ground Clearance 140 mm 137 mm
Width 756 mm 684 mm
Height 1150 mm 1115 mm
Wheel Base 1409 mm 1373 mm
Kerb Weight 195 kg 196 kg
Seat Height 789 mm --
Length 2081 mm 2029 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Oil Tank Capacity -- 3.5 L
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital Transistorised Electronic
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection PGM-DSFI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type Runflat, Tubeless Flat Rad
Rear Tyre 160/60 ZR17 180/55 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Prolink Monoshock
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 130 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 120 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V, 8.6 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer No No
Leg Guards No No
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Optional Optional
Shutter Lock No No
Central Locking No No
Stability Control No No
Traction Control No No
Launch Control No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm No No
Advanced Safety Features -- Honda Ignition Security System Honda Ignition Security System
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No
Navigator No No
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes --
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats No No

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Bulb Bulb
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED Projector Projector
Accessory Outlet No Yes

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Twin Disc Twin Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings Yes Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Split Split
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Aluminium Aluminium
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
Body Frame Type -- Diamond Diamond
Chrome Garnish -- Yes
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Videos of Honda CBR500R and Honda CBR600RR

  • 2013 Honda CBR600RR official video HD
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  • Honda CBR600RR: Review, flogging & Motovlog
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  • 2015 Honda CBR600RR ABS - Walkaround - 2014 New York Motorcycle Show
    2015 Honda CBR600RR ABS - Walkaround - 2014 New York Motorcycle Show
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  • 2013 Honda CBR600RR First Ride - MotoUSA
    2013 Honda CBR600RR First Ride - MotoUSA
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  • 2014 Honda CBR600RR Repsol Liveried
    2014 Honda CBR600RR Repsol Liveried
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