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Honda CBR 500 R - [2015]
This edition of the Honda CBR 500 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno.This particular Honda CBR 500 has a 471cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2015 CBR 500 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 500's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 194 kgs (427 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 500 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2015 Honda CBR 500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 471cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 46.9 bhp (34 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2000 Suzuki XF 650 Freewind has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R.
The 2015 Honda CBR 500 R has a Power to weight ratio of 241.7 bhp per ton and 163.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 CBR 500 competing with the 2000 Suzuki XF 650 Freewind [266.6 bhp\ton] and the 1997 Suzuki XF 650 Freewind [266.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 500 generating around 163.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim [188.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XJ 650 Midnight Maxim [188.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.6 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 500 R similar in acceleration to the 2013 Honda CBR 500 R (15.3 secs) and the 2012 Honda NC 700 S (15.3 secs). This Honda CBR 500 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R and the 1988 Honda AM-1 NX 250 Dominator
When talking about the performance of the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Honda AM-1 NX 250 Dominator (0 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS (0 secs).
The 2015 version of the Honda CBR 500 R has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 2015 CBR 500 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).
