Living With The Honda CBR500R (An Everyday Bike?)
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I found his thoughts well rounded. He mentioned the practical aspects of it in the real world. What I'm waiting for is a review of his SMCR! Is that coming?
Fantastic! Entertaining and informative. Great decision on switching up the setting during the video as well.
Did a good job. Think he presents himself and the content very well.
Spite did great for a red headed step child
Way to go Spite, this review was very informative and very entertaining. I am a fan of this bike; although I know you didn't love it, I totally get why. In fact, I agree with over 90% of what you said. The problem with this bike isn't really the bike per se, it's its price tag. If Honda had priced it right next to the R3 or ninja 400, it would be a different story altogether. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.
I own a CBR500R and I enjoy every moment on it. It’s not a beast like a super sport, but it has the looks to turn heads. It’s not the fastest, but I out accelerate sports cars from a stoplight all the time. You can cruise on it or get it going fast, you’re choice. You wouldn’t want to take it to the track, but as a daily commuter it is excellent!
I've tracked mine and kept up with 600s in the beginner-intermidate group (even got a couple of cheeky overtakes in through the more technical sections).
Though in saying that I've fairly heavily modified mine.
What kind of mpg do you get on your 500?
@@BonjobyBasketball im planning to use my cbr500r on track soon. what type of mods have you installed/equipped for it to become a track/commuter bike that can compete with 600's? my plan is to use it for daily commute for the weekdays and take it to the track on the weekends.
@@josephmarcelo7909 Tbh my local track is super technical so its very hard to utilise the top end of powerful bikes. Majority of my mods have been handling oriented.
Installed spacers in forks to immitate preload.
Heavier fork oil.
Hel Braided lines.
SBS sintered brake pads.
Dropped the triple clamps 5mm lower on the forks for better turn in.
CNC rear sets and clip-ons for sportier ergonomics and ground clearance.
Finally Deleting the cat made a noticable improvement to the bikes midrange.
@@jonathancovington4412 I get about 72mpg on my 2019 500R. That's been consistent over 2,500 miles.
I have a 2018 CBR500r and I live in the Philippines, Known for traffic, pot holes, and many more obstructions on the road. I can testify that maneuvering through all that with my bike is as easy as 123! Love the bike so much!
Lodi
@PlanCthruZ How the hell is that intelligent? He literally just said he can manoeuvre on the difficult scenarios.
If people want more performance from their bike, lose weight. It's free, and will make a big difference. I weigh probably 80-90 pounds less than spite. That's a big difference on smaller cc bikes
I weigh 165lbs, and my CBR500R picks up speed with no problem when I turn the throttle.
@@papijay78 exactly. There may always be a problem with that specific bike as well. But lower bodyweight is a huge advantage
Great but, not everyone is below 5’6” or built like a woman. Imagine a sales pitch claiming a motorcycle’s untapped potential is to gain power as the the passenger loses weight.
@@nSquared75 lol weight will ALWAYS have an impact no matter what displacement your bike is. Losing weight will always have positive results regarding the speed/acceleration of the bike.
Ain't this the truth! Living in Texas I see hogs on hogs. Engineering didn't account for the American meal plan.
meanwhile im rocking a 125 for everyday use
European I'm guessing?
Lmao
@@berseli5783 yeah
I hope it has a carburator. 125cc bois ride carb'd bikes only.
I have a cbr125 and lose my mind when I go over 110kmh, meanwhile these 'murricans shame on a 500-650
I own one, been riding it for two years about 80 km per workday.
The "little bike" takes me to 190 km/h if she needs to, consumes about 1 litre per 30 kms. Sticks to the road like chewing gum in corners, incredibly predictable and forgiving bike. Incredible bike, we'll grow old together I think.
I like your mindset. That's how I feel about my Ninja 400. I like the "small" bikes. Cheaper in every way possible. I'm thinking about getting a CBR500R and make it my commuter and keep the 400 and turn it into a race bike and eat up those 1000s
@@sambeezy007 you’re joking right? Eating those 1000’s?
@@stfu6397 If it's a tight track I'm taking the 400. I prefer to lean than go in a straight line. Straight lines get boring.
@@stfu6397 he's not. its been done
@@stfu6397 a good rider on a ninja 400 will dust a 1000
I'm 183cm tall and weigh 83kg-85kg.
This is my first bike (2016 model with ABS) and for someone a little bit bigger than the average bloke, an absolute pleasure to ride through the city and on the mountains.
It's a very welled rounded bike for someone wanting to learn to ride before going up to a 600cc-1000cc.
Hey I’m 6’5 do u think I’d have a chance on this bike or is it too crammed?
I don't know what the bitching is about,I have a 2019 500r and love it
I know what you mean ive got the 2017 500r and mine has abs so I would of thought the 2020 one has abs as well and my mirrors I can see everything behind me
He’s saying relative to price it’s not a good value. A ninja 400 is better in nearly every way for almost $2,000 less, ninja 400 is also faster.
I don't know about that mate on my 500r it keeps up with 600cc bikes but I will say I've never been on the one you named
@@nottinghamrider859 Well the Ninja 400 is faster but not by much. Here are the specs.
Ninja 400: 0-60mph(100kmh) 4.6 sec.
1/4 mile 13.2 sec.
Cbr500r: 0-60mph(100kmh) 5 sec.
1/4 mile 13.8 sec.
@@ElectricVehiclesSuck oh wow there isn't much difference between them. What Is the top speed on the ninja 400? On the cbr500r its 130mph. But after reading that I'm gonna have to time myself when I'm next out lol
I'm a 2019 CBR 500R proud owner and I totally love it. Of course you'll feel like it's powerless if you're used to leading bikes. But as a beginner I can tell I couldn't think of a better bike. It's both comfortable and forgiving which are very important aspects for us beginners, If you have a little bit of head over your shoulders you won't prioritize "fun" over safety, plus this bike is fun as hell while being safer by being more forgiving than other beginner bikes. As a bonus, it's (in my opinion) the better looking one in the category.
The bike feels like it has to work when you want to accelerate because you're in the wrong gear and you shift before reaching peak torque. This bike is actually designed for punchy acceleration, the lower gears are very short as-is and it makes 100% of its torque at a relatively low RPM. The power is there, you're just not using it.
And he weights like 230
dont expect too much sporty motorcycle skills by harley bois... certanly yammie is more suited for this motorcycle
Yeah, that’s exactly what I was thinking too. When someone complains that a bike doesn’t pull like they expect when they’re doing 80 and just twist the throttle but gives no mention of what gear they are in it sounds like someone who spent their life driving automatics. Different bikes need to be in different gears to get the torque-it’s up to the rider to learn the gears for that bike. Spite would probably do better on a Bergman or a Goldwing where the transmission can do the thinking for him.
This comment doesn't make sense. I understand when you say he's in the wrong gear. But you say he's shifting early before reaching peak torque...and then you say 100% of torque is really low in the rev range. So which is it?
Exactly, at 17:35 he's into 2nd gear, he goes into 3rd and then accelerates and complains that the bike doesn't push, then goes back to 2nd and complains changing gears like this it's too much work.
Just remain in gear if you want acceleration, that's how gearboxes work.
People from the US just don't get the concept of changing gears. Just get an automatic if you can't work the gears.
why does no one mention that the CBR500 has a 17l tank and does 70mpg which makes it's range amazing which is why it's a good commuter bike.
Good info looking to get one, thank you!
Not convenient
It does. Recently me and 4 other friends drove from England across the English Channel then around Holland and Belgium and where as my friends on their bigger bikes were filling up, I maybe filled up once every 2/3 times they had too. The CBR 500 is super economical.
Im a Harley guy who owns a Sportster 1200 and Harley Sport Glide. I rode both the 2021 Honda CBR300R and the 2021 CBR500R today. The 2021 CBR500R also had Abs on this model. Just wanted to ride something a little different. I totally fell in love with the CBR500R, the suspension was so smooth, the bike was so easy to ride and it handled so good. I like the display a ton and the brakes and ride were awesome. This bike is so much fun and I thought it was totally worth the asking price ! After buying Harleys $6,999.00 with ABS is a steal. LOL.....The 300 was just ok to me but the 500 was a blast. My Harley Sport Glide does a lot of things well and checks a lot of boxes. Sportster of course everyone should own one. But after riding the Honda CBR500R today I can promise there will be one in my garage soon. I thought Honda knocked it out the park with this one.
The engine has been nerfed a bit to ensure A2 compliance (47 hp max). I'd guess this also helps with the durability of the engine over the years.
Not really (in my experience), most engine wear is from short trips and hammering it before oil is heated up not peak power. Look at how many screaming 600's last for ages so long as they are treated well before warm
What's with all the complaining? In Europe most people start on 125cc bikes, there is no lack of power with this machine. It is designed for the A2 market, that is why the power output is what it is. I own a 2014 CBR500R and if you think it has no performance you're a clown.
I think US market is quite different from Europe. In US ppl live in suburbs and commute to cities to work. Minimum 25 miles on highway. 125cc is no a starter. If you actually live in the city, the smaller the bike the better actually. You need maneuverability first of all.
@@vicinvesta8349 In us you can buy a bike without license or anything. Guys buy liter bikes and become one with the wall
So this guy talks about how great a Harley is after you add tons of $$ parts but has problems with a budget level Honda. I’m willing to bet in stock form it will destroy a 883 Harley in any race (definitely if the road has curves in it).
cbr500r beats 883 even on a drag race lol despice costing like 40% less
harleys are just overpriced pieces of garbage, outdated and obsolete, they sold (but less year by year) only due their brand power
no disrespect but spite should lose some weight and start working out. that would help appreciating these lighter bikes.
@@Tonyx.yt. True, and some of those harley dudes said that they can easily outrun a 650 in a highway, i'm just going to laugh it out loud, bwahahaha
@@Moge86 yes but only if the 650 rider forgot to use gears above the 3rd
@@Tonyx.yt. haha 😂
4:55 Imagine seeing that at a stop light lol.
He should have started moaning and that would have gotten some stares 🤣
In europe most Cars take more than 10seconds to reach 100kmh. This bikes can do that under 6 seconds and how many Times you wish keeping the clutch in good shape ( opposite to Cars that can destroy a clutch if you drag too often). I dont know how people consider it slow...also, topspeed around 180kmh is more than enough for motorways limited to 120km and some of them only 100kmh. Also, show me any motorbike with this performance and fuel economy...
No one gives a fuck about europe this is an American channel so its intended to talk about American norms
@@MrPrk224 Lmao chill. I’m American but I value the Euros frugality on motorcycles. Not their stupid licensing system and laws. But this bike is a really good fit for me I think. I could care less about HP or CC’s
Ahaha can't believe you really had to clarify that a 500cc CBR can do highways. Can you please do a highway test on a 1000 cc too ? Just to be sure.
@davidtsw He didn’t go into details but, many ask about highway usability. Doing highway speed limits aren’t what most ask for however. He didn’t state what his rpm range or powering from 60 mph plus. In my area, 60mph is laughable and will only get you run over.
It helps knowing that there is power after 60 mph and you’re not killing longevity due to long lengthy maxed out rpm sessions when running 70+ mph.
@@nSquared75 Dude, even my 150 cc will have a little (very little) room left before hitting the redline at 70 mph and we're talking about a 500 cc bike xD It's hilarious anyone could even think that a 500 cc will struggle at 70 or 80 mph.
I wonder if the Busa can go to highway speed ???
my cbr300r is fine on the highway. and punches good when you twist full throttle in any gear. dont know whats wrong with the 500cc he is riding.
@@jackiedavidson682 Exactly. Probably nothing wrong other than his weight and mindset lol
I bought my CBR 500R in 2015, brand new for just over 6000 out the door. (buying in late October, in a state with a short riding season helped a lot) and I've had it ever since and I LOVE it. I'm so glad I got it over the competition that I was looking at. I don't know if I could ever get rid of it. Remember it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow!
As an owner of a 500cc bike to new riders: Don't buy one because their "faster" but don't shy away because they aren't fast enough. They're roughly the same speed as other beginner bikes. On a budget, get what you can afford if you want two wheels as long as you're happy with it. I got my gs500f for a good deal and I haven't had any regrets.
I agree. I got my CBR500R at a dealership usednfor 4500 and have no regrets
@@DoramaRx sick! I did the same thing with a sv650x for less than 5k$ soooooo worth it
The Suzuki GS500 is a really good beginner bike. Here in Europe, they are dirt cheap(you can get an older version that is ready for the road for under 1000€ and really good newer models for 2000-2500€). And it's also a great project bike. A lot of people switch the rear shock to a unit from a higher class Suzuki (e.g. Bandit 600, GSXR-750,.. ), install slightly better springs, and use heavier weight oil in the forks. Together with some different brake pads and new tires you can make them handle really great for a very small budget.
It's great how you create solutions to issues (like adjusting the suspension) as I am sure many viewers are new to riding, and a 1 minute self-fix can save $$ and inspire people to truy own their bike
For anyone under the assumption that the CBR500R is slow because spite isn't doing it justice at all, it does 0-60 in 5 seconds flat
0-100kmh (62mph) for cb500f was tested for 5.9 seconds on gps, so yeah, 5.0 ish on 0-60 by tachometer
@@Tonyx.yt. I’ve done 5.2 on mine. But I’m lighter than spite
Check my channel for a comparison between a 2014 CBR500R and a Civic Type R, the current European kind of hot hatches and you'll see that this bike is far from slow.
My ninja 400 was probably the same
I will be New Rider Very Soon, Your Video was a Big Help Yammie Appreciate your help keep doing what your doing" IT Matters For Sure"
i had my cb500f since 2013. just love it, it's just enough power for me to get around town.
Your bike was definitely missing some tools. It should come with a preload adjuster, allen key, screwdriver(for phillips heads and sloted screws) and a wrench.
Can't say I'm not disappointed but still like the bike. And really appreciate the adjustments you made to the CBR. I'm still excited about winning it and can't wait to ride it. Thanks,Paul
You actually listened to this guy about this bike? 😂😂😂
This bike's midrange is extremely limited by the Cat. After some very minir erganomic, geometry, brake and exhaust mods. Coupled with heavier oil in the forks. I've taken it to two track days at my local track and by the second day I was comfortably keeping up with track prepped 600s in the beginner-intermidate (2nd out of 4) group.
I'd go as far as to say it felt perfectly adaquet as a tool to facilitate my development as a rider for the first 9 months of my journey.
I've since purchased a 2016 Daytona 675, and kept the cbr500r as a commuter. Honestly I prefer the cbr for urban commuting.
I’m 6’2, This is gonna be my first bike. I love the dash and move the looks.
Nicely done review, learned a lot about this bike without driving it, very helpful. Thank you.
My dude yammie! Great video
Thank you Yammie Noob for making videos with good riding.
It's a relaxed bike, simple as that -- shares engine with Rebel 500 and CB500X (adventurey). As a result, it doesn't feel as exciting as you might like... but in return, it'll last forever and get 65-75 mpg riding casually. Insurance is also very low, even compared with Ninja 400. The stock tires are terrible, though, and it's probably worth changing them out early to get rid of that twitchiness.
This bike is pure sexy, can't wait to get it. I love the Honda's durability and planted feeling which is definitely a unique Honda feeling for me. I just pre ordered an Aprilia RS 660, and the Honda CBR 500 is next on my list once I can save up. By the way the Honda CBR 500 does have ABS your model just might not have it, ABS was even offered in the older CBR 250R models.
I have a 2016 500r and have had it for nearly 5 years and put 25000kms.
I use it to commute and I love it
Do a living with busa!!!
That can be arranged!
@@yammienoob would love that
Love my CBR 500 since 2014 as my every day driver. Regarding the mirror. If you set it up with the tops flat, they work perfectly. The setup in the vid is wrong and will suck
This is the only review of the bike ive seen that is mostly negatives, and a lot of them feel superficial, like they wanted to not like the bike and found every possible reason to not like the bike. Still appreciate the honesty but I just chose this over an r3 and I don't regret it
Great to see a decent 500 reveiw!
I own a 2014 CBR 500RA (ABS). I am 6ft 2in and weigh 75/80kg. Have ridden it daily for 3 years as i didn't own a car, is my first and only bike, though i spent 2months learning on a kwaka 300.
My bike doesnt have as much preload movement as your day 1, it doesnt have adjustable front.
Almost agree with your mirror setup, I prefer the CBR's over the Ninja's.
The bike does feel quite fast around town initially, but once you've gotten used to riding you do want more power/torque from it. Hard to wheelie.
Though still have plenty of fun racing cars. Can keep up with Holden Commodore, until you hit 130km/h
(V6 260ish HP, 4door, 1800kg). My WRX is much faster though.
On the track I definatly wanted more power, had both Yammie and Kwaka 300 pull away from me. CBR also can't lean over as much, had my boots scrape quite a few times.
I have adjustable levers, extension/raised footpegs, smaller LED indicators, softer grips, TWO Bro's Muffler. Hardest to change was indicators, as the fairings are a pain to take off/deal with.
Brand New $8000 (2014 Australian) I bought 2nd hand for $4500 in 2016
Overall I am very happy with the CBR500R as a daily motorbike. I do want to upgrade to a CBR600RR, though I may still keep the 500, as i dread how much back and shoulder pain I'll have on the 600.
It's a great commuter bike. Nice looks good handling and excellent mpg.
Hey Yammie I just completed the msf course today on a Honda rebel 300 great recommendation all geared up and ready to find the right bike now thanks for suggesting the msf if helped a lot
For the people that think about getting themselves this bike, some advice from someone who also drives this motorcycle:
- First thing you wanna do is change the tires! If you just wanna comute the standard ones are ok. But for someone like me who lives next to the alps with a lot of twisties, you wanna get yourself something like Dunlop Roadsport 2 or even Bridgestone S22 if you wanna drive on the limit.
- Like Spike arlready did adjust your suspension! Combined with the new tires it gives the bike a diferent feeling to it.
- Last point: Change that ugly exhaust! I bought an IXRACE M9 and it sounds way nicer plus you save some weight and you get some pops and bangs between 4000-5000 RPM.
Side note: For the ones who have the bike with ABS, paint the front ABS Ring in black. Looks nicer. Also ... sorry for bad English.
ecactly! it's funny how they complain about handling but do not say it could be the tires. s22 are a very good choice indeed
Don’t apologize for your English, it’s fine.
absolutely worth it. sure, it doesn't have even close the power of even the 600rr, but what it does have is incredible nimbleness, lightweight, INSANE gas mileage (78mpg highway for me), style, and comfortability. pretty sure i'm glad i sacrificed the power and speed of the 600-1000rr for the rest of these incredible features!!!
red/black 2019 CBR 500R and will never sell it in the foreseeable future.
I think the choice of bike you make really depends on purpose. My bike is primarily for a commute - down from 320m mountain plateau to sea level - with a bit of weekend zipping around for fun.
I currently ride a CBR250R single - which is pretty great all round - just a little lacking on the top end at times.
I think the CBR500R would actually be a great fit for my riding style. She’s no track weapon - but that’s not what I’m about.
I can't stop looking at those key tags flapping around. I'm losing my mind. Make them go away.
I had a 2014 Model which I learned on. It had enough grunt and was light on the fuel....A great first bike
Looking for a bike to train my friends with and to use for all-season riding. Currently landing on something from Honda's 500 series and I'm leaning towards this. The review is definitely helpful!
I considered this bike briefly in 2019-2020 as a first bike. I chose the 2020 Yamaha R3. 👌🏼 Love it, perfect commuter, adequate power, super flickable, fun in the mountains/city and it has no problem doing the daily 100’s on the highway. Installing a full exhaust, and tune this winter, gotta keep up with the Ninja 400’s on the track. Needs some brake pads/fluid swap though for sure.
Good stuff... Keep it up! :)
I recently tried this bike as a complete noob (never rode one before). My immediate reaction is that the bike is heavy and trying to go on a slight hills/turning was difficult at low speeds. I definitely have to go around an empty parking lot for a long while before I feel comfortable with throwing around the weight on a road. I'm 5'6" 150lbs and it was a comfortable seating height and had great breaks (ABS), but I had to put some effort into moving it around on the lower gears. It definitely would ride better at higher cruising speeds with very little effort for balancing it. I'll probably start with a 300 or 400 cc bike based on my personal experience level and upgrade once I get the basics down. With some riding experience, you'll be able to get a much better experience 🤘
Yeah, a Ninja 400 or a Z400 would be better : lighter and also cheaper. Or a KTM 390 Duke if you want to have fun.
I say you should get the 500 because all bigger sport bikes are around the same weight as the 500. You have to learn to handle the weight at some point, it's just about technique. Also one thing that isn't talked about with the 500 from a learner's perspective is it's flat torque curve, it makes acceleration very linear and predictable; which is great when learning how to control your throttle.
I did the exact same scenario but ended up getting the sv650x as my first... Very good choice in my opinion
I feel like something must have changed between 2017 and 2020 for this bike. I have none of these problems with my 2017 CB500f. I do agree that if I had paid 7k I would definitely not be as happy as I am with mine, also this bike is for sure not going to be my forever bike, but if all things go as planned I would probably keep it regardless of what i get next.
crazy seeing my bike completely stock again lol. Crashed twice and she's still alive. Sad that you don't see many videos on this bike
If I ever got into bikes the 500 series is for me considering I want something more traditional.
I like how simple it is Honda basically fills the market that Suzuki did with GS500 and left behind.
A no nonsense simple middleweight bikes that lasts if you want more power go for I4 CBR650R.
great review many thanks. I bought one new with £500 discount. I love the bike and it easily gets up to road speeds.
Juts picked up a 2018 CBR500R as my first bike and new riders are on a restricted license here so 50HP is about as much as you can get until you've been riding a couple of years. Loving it.
After a month, how do you feel about this bike?
The cb500f is a great bike for those of us that are 6'2 and taller, and they are all over the used market
I bought my cbr500r almost 4 years ago. its a great reliable bike and perfect to learn on. could use a little more power on the highway for safety reasons.
Let's take a moment to acknowledge the fact that Spite has new jeans with no knee holes.
Great video
I've seen this bike tuned without much effort to 84 hp . It ripped. I'm buying one and tuning it .
This is really odd. Maybe its the 2018-2020 model CBR500Rs. My 2017 doesn't feel slow to me at all. 3rd gear is typically where it shines and has plenty of passing power and then it picks up again going up from 5th to 6th. All the things you guys are saying about the 500R, I feel the complete opposite of my 2017 500R
Americans have a habit of lugging and short shifting engines because they are used to big displacement vehicles. He states that the bike feels gutless however, he proceeded to short-shift through the gears before even reaching peak torque RPM. This bike has a flat torque curve so you lose a lot of acceleration when you do that. I also own a 500r and the bike handles city riding very well
@@justinpapin6397 I agree, if you aren't getting the RPMs up and and short shifting into higher gears, its obviously going to bog down and feel slow. My 500 really shines in 3rd gear at about 5000-7000 RPM
I have a 2020 CBR500R, and it runs fantastic. I’ve out accelerated sports cars from a stoplight so it has plenty of pickup if you’re shifting correctly. I love my 500.
@@papijay78 that's exactly the experience I have with my 500. Does Spite and Yam just not realize where small displacement bikes get there power from?
Yeah this guys experience is not mine at all. Use the revs...it's a honda it will rev out all day long and be fine and leave most cars standing.
Love the vid
Just a new 500cc fan, or should
I say 471 cc.
I just bought a new CB500X.
Power is acceptable, brakes could be better, but acceptable. Will see if switching to another pad is better.
Love the ABS.
Frigin gas mileage is 80-90 mpg, imperial gallon. Mostly urban riding.
Bike it good for highway up to 70-75 mph still has passing adequate power
hail to the 500cc, have some fun at a lower speed.
Great vid
Mirrors are an issue that should be addressed. Like when I bought my old Katana 1100 and could only see my arms and shoulders, I just felt in danger every time I was riding. A person has to know what's going on behind them, and with bad mirrors you never do.
All bikes have bad stock mirrors. Go aftermarket if you want something good, or remove them and use your neck to turn and check..
I got the wideners on mine and I can see everything behind me
Lol my first bike I took the mirrors off because they were hideous, and I couldn’t see out of them anyways. I put a bar end on one side to make it legal, but it would rattle beyond useability above 30 mph. I always shoulder check anyways, never felt unsafe because of it. If you have to worry about cars running up behind you while you’re going down the road you should twist your wrist a bit mate 😜
So I own a 2015 Honda cbr with 45,000 + miles on it the 3 beat mods I have done have been the 1/6 turn throttle tube( fix’s the Acceleration instead of starting at 1,000rpm you start at 4 and clim up to 9,000 climb ideas fine) the gxer rear strut fits the bike and can be found used for $50 and has a lot more adjustable( much better feel I’m 250 lbs)and change to stainless steel braided lines give it a lot better feel wall braking.
What?
100% agree with the mirrors. i couldnt see what was behind me either when i test road one, which really freaked me out
Yam or Spite, add KN air filter and power commander. Make it what Honda should have. Cant wait for me to get mine. Glad Spite rode it.
Good Video 👍
Only reason to own one of those vs a Ninja 400 or a Duke 390 here in Quebec is if you want a 1st bike that's over 401cc for you On Road motorcycle exam to get the full license.
I love my 2013 CBR500r. When I got it there was only a few 250's running around. The market has changed with all of the 300 and 400's since it was introduced. The CBR's power and price has not kept pace.
so i have a ninja 500r, which has a bit more horsepower than the cbr500r, but i have to say that its super forgiving for beginners like myself. you wont regret getting a 500 for your beginner bike.
I bought one of these for $3500 at a dealer with 3300 miles on it. 2014. It's perfectly fine. $7k would be way too much, though.
Had I seen this I’d probably be discouraged from buying a 500, but I’ve seen plenty of reviews for the CBR500R that shine a better light on it. I actually own a 2020 version, and it is an amazing motorcycle even for an “entry bike.”
I bought a 2019 brand new for $5300 out the door. Don’t know how people are paying so much for these bikes. Wait till the next year model is about to come out. Then negotiate them down. If you don’t get the price you want? Leave and shop around. It’s pretty easy
A (reminder) these guys have ridden premium motorcycle so they're prospective is very different than a regular person, since they've tried the awesome bikes. As for me and you this is a kick ass bike.. if you want it, get it. I don't have any regrets.
I own this bike and a sportster 883, the honda is much much quicker and snappier. I did an intake, catless exhaust and 14t sprocket on the cbr and it changed the bikes acceleration big time. I also only weigh 170lbs.
Smaller CC bikes are more than sufficient for in the city. I had a old 68 Honda cb350 then upped to a 83 Suzuki gs550es. Both were ‘speeding’ before 3rd gear.
Now on the highway both could do the speed limit but the 350 took a lot of time to get there. The 550 was fine (but it was more of a sport bike).
But to compare to my 86 gs1150ef which was an absolute treat on the highway, but had 3 useless gears (4,5,&6) When in the city, even 3rd was rare.
A little fueling and exhaust mod, gearing swap, brake pads and lines, and a front and rear suspension swap and she's good! - lol
Get a Coffman slip on exhaust. Best sound for buck and shaved off a TON of weight over the monster stock muffler
+1 exactly what I have.saves so much in weight, sounds and looks great
Ok I was deciding between the 2016 yamaha mt03 and 2015 honda cb 500f (naked version of 500r), test rided both + also the r3. I ended up buying Honda because I got o good offer 4900$ with only 1500 miles and fully equiped. The mt03 was 4700$ and 5000 miles.
After the test ride here is what decided:
Yamaha has fun high reving engine but it has more vibrations than honda. In the twisties you would think it's better because of lower weight but compared to honda it's less accurate and has lower stability once leaned. Maybe you can flick yamaha faster but Honda felt better in the corners once leaned. Also Honda had much better brakes. I am 6ft 1 and Yamaha was a little too small for me also.
So I bought Honda because it feels like a bigger mature bike, has better cornering stability, more comfortable and I got a good price.
Also Honda is better if you want to do some longer trips.
On the other hand my friend has R3 and I have to say it's more entertaining to ride, little bit faster. He could do 199kmh top speed on it.
So here's my advice: Buy some used one with low milleage. If you want to do longer trips you are bigger size get a Honda. If you like more sportier bike with more character but a little less comfort get a Yamaha.
If you want to buy a new one and Honda is 2000$ more expensive then get a Yamaha or any other bike Ktm or Kawasaki. But if you have a possibility to buy a used one with low milleage and SIMILIAR PRICE consider what I written above.
Also if you plan to get an exhaust for this bike, I reccomend either Coffmans shorty exhaust or Two Brothers Black Series
Catless midpipe and coffmans without baffle is the way to go
Coffman's for sure.
I bought a 2019 brand new for $5395.00 out the door. Don’t know how people are paying so much for these bikes. Wait till the next year model is about to come out. Then negotiate them down. If you don’t get the price you want? Leave and shop around. It’s pretty easy
"Feels good, very flickable, actually a fun bike" I bet is how it goes .. no disrespect, just calling it as it is.
go take a look at the HP and torque graphs. The torque is almost a straight line throughout the whole rpm range and thats why its not punchy but a constant monotonous acceleration
I had the late 2016 model and it felt fine in the city. Do you really want your bike to charge or buck like a bronco in the city? Plus it's a beginner bike. And I never had issues overtaking (for the record I am 5'6" sitting in at 205lbs).
Also, could the clutch not be adjusted properly? There have been occasion where the clutch was not entirely disengaged and then the bike will feel underwhelming.
I've put 5k miles on my daily driver to and from work 40 mins one way... my red 2016 cbr500r.
Beginner bike for sure but very smooth.
I did change the exhaust and pipes but left the rest stock
Turn the preload up it’s fun keeping up with the big bikes in the twisty’s you got Rev the nuts off it through the gears
Yeah, it sounds reasonably good for this comfy price. You got your wide handlebar, at least
I appreciate the review and I’d just like to point out with the Yamaha x max scooter you get 300cc and storage.
I have this engine on a cb500x. I think it's good but it's tuned for A2 license type. A good experiment would be to tune it to 60hp or so by let it rev more.
That's barely cheaper than the new trident they're releasing. Id save your money and go that route. You can get it with the block offs which will make it great as a beginner bike then take them off when your ready to move up
Triumph Trident is not European A2 compliant out of the factory, unlike this.
@@Aaron-rr1gs you can get it from the factory as an option
I love how you said Vanilla Schlong without even cracking a smile
My favorite 'everyday bike' is my Vespa 300 HPE.
Hello, i really liked your video and im trying to decide between cbr500r and Yamaha mt07. Can you give me your opinion on seat comfort/long distance aspects of both bikes? And which one is better for complete beginner? Thx
I wish the cbr650r had the same tail section as this bike because it looks waaaay more sporty. The one that it has now is the same one as the CB650r which yeah is a great looking bike but a completely different style. To me the tail light on it is just too round for that style of body.
@Yammie Noob, do you think the changes made to the 2022 model would change your views of the bike for the better? Seems like Honda made some nice upgrades while keeping the price fairly similar.
Early gang🤘🏽
The little white piece in the tool kit is a fuse puller lol. I’ve never seen one included with a bike, kinda throws a red flag 😂
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't preload only set the ride height so you can use the full suspension travel and not bottom out? It doesn't change the spring rate.
Mostly to set sag on the bike so the suspension is in the “proper range” for instance if the bike is supposed to sag 2” when you sit on it. You change the preload till you hit 2”
I had a 2013 honda cb500f naked and loved it.
It went really good at kur highway speed in Sydney Australia 110km but in saying that I am lighter than you 73kg
I feel like this bike, and all the 500 hondas are primarily made for the european A2 license market, and nothing else really
A2 doesn't allow bikes over 35kW (48hp), and this bike is exactly 48hp, which pretty much says it all
The first two gears are short. Get into 3rd and 4th and you should be sailing fast. In 6th gear on the highway mine runs about 75 mph at 5.5k rpm...by 6.5k rpm it's up to 80 mph and 95 mph around 7k rpm