2020 Honda CBR500R - First Impression Ride!
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Y buy one if u no like it. Y dident u buy 400 ninga then??
My Wife has a 2013 CBR500R, at the end of the day, it is a workhorse bike, it looks like a sporty bike but it is a workhorse. We made 2 changes that Vastly helped the front end feel of the bike, and they were a set of clip-ons (1.5 inch rise) and Rearsets. It helped make give the bike a little bit of feel helping it at lean.
When yam has 765 subscribers 😂😂
I can't go to the link
Hi @yammie noob I would like you to review the kpr lifan and see if it is a great cheap motorcycle for beginners
I feel this was Honda's response to everyone's first question about beginner bikes: "can it do highways?"
This bike is for people who want to ride to work a town or two over; it can do highway comfortably for extended periods
This is exactly what i was going to say, i think i might get this bike because i frequelently commute on motorways for 1hr+.
On the other hand yammie here doesn't cover 2 vital points. 1 being that the cbr 500r is one of the biggest bikes you can buy on an A2 license without need for engine restrictions, and two being that the honda cbr 500r has a lot of commuter appeal, high mpg, great comfort and honda reliability.
The price point is meh, here in the uk one can be had new for just over 600£ more than a ninja 400.
Its a good bike I've had since new I rode harley for 25 yrs and it takes skill to ride any bike and the CBR is fast enough cause I'm light
I couldn’t disagree more with Yammie. This is a terrific bike! I’ve been riding for about 43 years and I’ve owned nearly 30 motorcycles and this bike is probably my favorite. It really is a charmer in my book.
@Bilal Khalid Depends on your definition of “fast”.
@@nSquared75 yepp, if you're used to 600's and liter bikes its going to be slow but for a beginner or someone moving up from 125's its going to perform
ive been riding my vb500f for 3 years too and don't really need a bigger bike tbh
@Bilal Khalid putting a slipon on the bike will make life more fun btw
I know its trendy to say you like small displacement bikes at the moment but I had a CBR500R and although I loved it... it was clearly a budget bike. The brakes were mushy, the suspension would bounce you around when you come to a stop and it's not exactly what I would call fast... Granted I still loved the bike to death and had a blast on it!
I then upgraded to an SV650 which is a sweet spot in terms of power.... not so much you are going to kill yourself but its a small fun bike.
I now have a ninja 1k sitting along side the SV and am addicted to the power that thing makes... Although I still take the SV out to hoon around sometimes because there is something about being able to actually push a bikes limits and use every gear.
So my opinion would be that the 650 class of bikes is a better sweet spot for newbie bike power... assuming you arent on a restricted licence.
Each to their own though!
No new rider would find this bike boring....my first bike had less power than this in 1987 and it blew my mind for two years ! :)
I think you’ve highlighted the most important point here… there is nothing “boring” about this bike for anyone looking to enter the world of sportbikes with maturity and wisdom… yet want to have FUN in the process, and look GOOD while doing so.
Honda reliability shouldn’t be disregarded
The only problem about that is most people wouldn't oun the CBR500R long enough for reliability to matter.
@@adamdennis5249 - but it's great news for those buying used starter bikes...
@@adamdennis5249 Dude im gonna have to ride a 125 for 2 years... you guys should be happy..
I own a 500 r and put 20.000 km on it with no problems
@@bve7397 - bruh. I feel for you guys overseas. They should at least let you guys have 250cc starter bikes. I ride an old CB250 Nighthawk for a couple of seasons. Not because I had to for regulatory reasons - but it was dirt cheap to buy & insure.
In my defence for my 500R, I bought it used at half the price of a new one when it was only 2 years old and had only 3000 km on it. I feel I won with my purchase, it's been a great starter bike. I feel it makes a great mini sport touring bike, as Yammie alluded to in this video. Great bike for my highway runs and I have been able to have fun in the twisties with it. I also love it because it's super fuel efficient and Honda recommends just 87 octane to run, so it's dirt cheap to run. On a side note, I do get constant compliments on how awesome it looks. lol
87 octane? In germany regularly we have at least 95🤔
@@xParaDoxon Different octane rating system. Europe uses PON, North America uses AKI. 87 AKI = 91 PON, and 91 AKI = 95 PON. Basically Honda recommends 87 AKI or 91 PON.
@@Gofr5 still in Europe we only have 95+
@@kraytkopacki4034 Perhaps it depends on your area or gas stations. I live in North America, but I'm also from Europe and I know that over in the areas that I'm from, they definitely do have 91, 93, and 95.
@@kraytkopacki4034 95+ in Europe is equivalent to 87+ in USA. The difference is due to the octane calculation systems used being different.
I started on an2017 CBR500R that I got for $4500 with 4400 miles and I think its a great bike. If you are used to having higher end CC class bikes with all the bells and whistles, you will probably be disappointed. If you are just starting off and growing with it, you will love it. Im sorry you didn't enjoy it Yam
Not sure why you hate Honda, it’s a great brand with bikes that aren’t completely automated. It actually takes skill to ride them🤔
What do you mean completely automated?
@@troydoesthings probably means rider aids, fraction control, ride by wire, lean sensitive cornering abs, and all other crap they put in and on bikes nowadays, no one invest in good analog bikes anymore, just computerized to the point when things go wrong, it's a second hand market nightmare.
Agreed, I love my CBR500R. Mine has modded intake, full exhaust, and a ECU tune. It's faster than a typically modded Ninja 400 but it's no speed demon. It's just a great bike for city riding or backroad touring. The suspension is super compliant and the riding position and fuel economy are great.
It’s an opinion calm down if he doesn’t like Honda he doesn’t like Honda it’s not that big of a deal
Being honest is not hating
Honda 'r's are really important to consider......one r means its meant to be sort of a sport tourer and calm sport bike.......but two r's means super sport bikes.......cbr500r delivers the objective it has and isn't really disappointing.....
Just more expensive option, but honda will last a LONG time. May be worth the premium.
Think the cb500 range was introduced to comply with European A2 licence restrictions. Still good mid range commuter bikes
the disappointment for me is the price not the bike itself
@@TheCmvick - they're getting a little steep on the MSRP for the intended class... Other than color - the 2020 is the EXACT SAME bike as the 2019. My advice would be to try to find a deal on a left over '19.
Don't forget they have a triple R now
So the Honda cbr500r is a bad bike for the price and and the Ducati prices and KTM reliability are good? Ok then
😂🤣☠️
He’s just a hater of Honda’s that’s all 🤦♂️
Hondas cbr 650r is way better tho. dubble disc front brakes inline 4 showa suspention all for just 8.900 euro ish
😂😂😂
He also praises Harley´s, i can’t even take him serious anymore
It's a great beginner bike, and definitely feels good on the highway. It really is a commuter. It's not a squid bike or a sport bike. It's more of a mini tourer.
Exactly
That's why I love it so much. I can do dumb sportbike stuff with my friends, but still vibe to music without being in agony on the hour long ride out of the city to my parents house at the end of the day.
I'm looking for a low noise low vibration, this is pretty important. not exactly fast for riding on straight and clean road, is this bike any good?
Thank you!! I saw one for sale around the neighborhood and if I buy it it’ll be my first one!! Can’t wait to learn
@@humorss - The Cbr500r is awesome, but it’s a 2-cylinder, so it does indeed vibrate noticeably… BUT I can ride this bike for hours comfortably, so the vibration is tolerable…. I kinda like it even.
Here’s why to get this: It’s a beginner bike that doesn’t have a lil baby bicycle back tire and sounds much better that 250/300s.
Not worth the price
@@i-killed-u-b4925 if u want a bike that is very reliable and is a well rounded bike for, for a begginer rider and a guy who wants to go to work or ride in the city and sometimes to make some longer roads, is just better then everything on the market at that price
@@nevastuica0074 definitely not get a z400
Have almost 10k miles on my 500r. This was all true when I bought it. Threw out the stock tires. Replaced the rear shock with one from a GSXR-750. Dropped springs appropriate for my weight in the forks and added preload adjusters and a fork brace. Ditched the stock exhaust and added a PCFC. Spent the time dialing it all in. Amazing how well this bike handles twisty, technical roads once you have some miles with it. Even ADDED weight with some small side cases and took numerous trips through the mountains in Oregon and Washington. Never could fault the bike, only the rider. 70mpg. Added a rotapax and ended up with just shy of a 350 mile range. Perfect for mini sport-touring on tight, twisty mountain backroads, imho.
Bought my 2019 CBR500R with 742 miles for $5000 cash. I love it.
Good choice 👍
Wow that's a lot better than what I paid. I think the salesperson saw that I was new in my motorcycling journey and took advantage of that.
Bout to pick up my cbr500r brand new 2020 of showroom floor with custok exhaust 0miles for £4500
great for that price
@@shinobi_ryder I bought it used off of Craigslist.
Honda... designed to last forever. After the apocalypse you'll be able to pull this out of the dust, start it up and ride into the sun
And it would even survive that... You know... Riding into the sun. The rider wouldn't but the bike would come out the other side and keep going.
@@tbn22 LMAOO
so basically death after survival
I can attest to this. I have bought a crashed honda cbr500r 2 years ago. It was in the auction machine for a year prior to that. After a few fixes and mods. It runs like new. How do I know it runs like new? Because I test road a 2020 honda cbr500r and it is the exact same experience
Unless it's a nuclear apocalypse and then anything with an electronically controlled ignition (pretty sure this motorcycle doesn't run on points-type ignition) will be fried
Eyyy you finally got the CBR500R! So my justification for buying one was simple. Not being American, the bikes price was insignificant when I got it. Personal loan, and yeah.. I’ll be paying off a bike for a whole lot of years. But as a new rider and being 5”10 and getting a bike with a good seat height, not overwhelming when it came to power, good for open roads and yet flickable on twisties.. looks incredible with that aggressive pair of bug eyes at the front. I dunno guys, I love mine.
I’d be happy riding this once I’m on my full license.
I own a 2020 CBR500R, and got a great deal on it since I purchased towards the end of winter in the Northeast. This bike turns heads because it’s sexy, can keep up with sport bikes, great city bike, and it’s fun not boring to ride.
I dunno what kinda sport bikes your talking about but you ain't keeping up with no 600s on the cbr500r much less anything bigger unless they let you. Compared to other bikes it's definitely pretty boring, but sometimes that's good. I love my cb650r because it's a bit more refined. But just because you own one doesn't mean you can't acknowledge that honda has issues, they don't push boundaries or make rowdy, exciting bikes anymore. They play it safe.
@@jjyy8289 ... Sure you can keep up with the 600s around city streets, the highway is a different story. Anything past 60 or 70 mph it's going to get roasted.
Where I usually go in mexico to race😏...
I raced a bunch of friends using their 600s (mainly r6s, cbr600s... but a couple had 600 gsxrs)and I was ahead of all of them form a dig until 35-40 miles an hour. Which is when you have to shift from first to second which really kills time. But my advantage was that I didn't ever have to worry about popping a wheelie (im 6'2 and 225 lbs) so if I lean over the tank and gun it I know that I will never flip it from a dig.
the ones who caught me first were always the better riders so it all depends, if you get someone on an R6 who's afraid of flipping it, you'll kill them to 50 on this.
But it all depends on who's riding.
On the streets any competent rider can keep up with your typical super sport rider. I could keep up on my 300r with good technique...until the straights. But for street riding its good enough lol.
@@teej5619 hit it on the head lol, could stay ahead of them for a bit more if you clutchless shift.
On public roads/highways, the Cbr500r will keep up with 600s…. Not win, but keep up.
The CBR500R was the choice for me because it feels like a real motorcycle whereas the NINJA400 feels like a little bicycle. True, the ninja400 has a better top speed, but top speed doesn't make a bike faster, it's acceleration that matters and where I live, that's what I needed. Apart from that, the seat is more comfortable and the low revving engine just feels smoother. I don't want to have to shift gears all the time nor rev the balls off the engine to get any power. It also looks vastly nicer than the Kawa, in my opinion. As for the price, where I live, the Honda is 1000euro more expensive than the ninja and in my view, it is worth it...
Hard to agree with your point about acceleration when the ninja 400 hits 0-60 almost a whole second faster than the 500.
My KRT 400 will EAT your 500 I guarantee it😁
But ninja 400 accelerate better 🤷🏻♂️ in race where in each bike driver use theyr best rpm so ninja up to 11 k rpm and cbr up to 9 k rpm around avoid hit in rpm limiter 😎👌🏻 but race is race nnja win in race 100% better power to weight ratio 👌🏻 but if you compare elasticity at egzacly the same rpm engine regardless of which gear be need for keep both engine at egzacly the same engine rpm let say 5 vs 5 k rpm at the same velocity than despite cbr is heavier its more displacement do good job and leave ninja ktm and r3 in the dust up to specified velocity 👌🏻
@@laurathomas4576 sounds like man-child energy.
@@laurathomas4576 - if we are gonna race, let’s ride REAL sportbikes… until then, I’m gonna ride my metallic grey cbr500r and look better than you doing so.
I have a 2017 cbr500r bought it new over 3 years ago and I’ve put over 23,000 miles on it. I’ve rode it on a couple 11 hour trips and it’s been an amazing bike I love it. It’s been rode hard and put up wet and cause it’s a Honda it will never let you down!!!
I actually own a 2020 cbr500r. Its my first bike and while it does lack a bit in power its still very fun with more than enough power for highway use. It handles well and obviously has that Honda reliability. I dont regret my purchase at all
U missed the biggest point, I'm a Ducati and aprilia rider, I've just bought this for a 5000mile tour. It does 300miles to a tank of fuel, compared to 170 on a ninja 400. The fact it doesn't rev high is a good thing, the engine is detuned to give the exact power allowed on an A2 bike, where as a ninja 400 has to scream to get anywhere near that power, the engine is being stressed and I doubt we'll see 50k figures on its clock in 10yrs but we will on the CBR/CB 500s. It's a far more usable bike than a silly little street racer like the ninja 400. Not all grown ups have the need for speed all of the time and sometimes other things take priority, like tank range, have you driven rural France and the Swiss Alps, fuel stations are very scarce
Well everybody's needs are different. The bikes that you say would be more fun would be a literal 'pain' for me to ride. I'm an older rider at 67 and six four. For me the CB500 is a joy to ride. As an ex V-Strom 1000 rider I appreciate the wide spread of power and the comfort along with effortless handling. If a bike isn't comfortable I can't ride it no matter how awesome it is. It's really aimed at mature riders, not boy racers. That's not boring.
i once sat on my cousins chinese 50cc bike and got obsessed with motorcycles, 3 months later and countless yammie noob videos later i made the ejucated desicion to buy a CBR500R for my first and forever bike, it looks like a supersport yet it should be very practical for the streets, and the fuel consumption is super low
They are great bikes, fairly comfortable, looks nice, sounds good with an exhaust, good on gas, but if you ever have a need to go fast, it's fun but ive found i just want more. I just got a cbr600f4i and im selling my 500r now. Its been a great first bike though, you'll definitely love it!
@@idk-ir6vv i doubt imma need the extra speed since 95% of my riding is gonna be inner city
Welcome to the two wheeled brethren! I passed my EU full A license in August and now own a 2009 Honda Hornet 599.
Geting into the world of bikes is the best mistake you'll ever make, and what a great bike to start on. Looks like a more powerful bike but maintains a easy to use engine that will be difficult to kill and even harder to get you into trouble. I did some riding on the sister bike the 500f and it was just such a lovely place to be and didn't feel intimidating at all. Really rate these bikes and would recommend Honda's 500 series to anyone.
If you like the CBR500 then a good progression from that should be that new Aprillia RS660
@@nathank6468 im not planing to progress to a more powerful bike, my country doesn't have the road infrastructure for me to need more power, and im too poor to get something that expensive
I've been on an r3, and cbr 500r, and while they're similar if you don't want to shift to 3rd and 4th all the damn time just cruising the city stay away from the r3. The cbr will EASILY do city riding in 2nd, rarely 3rd; but the damn r3 is constant shifting.
I was thinking about buying a cbr 500r or an r3, now I'll definitely take a cbr, thank you for your comment
This bike's great. I have a 2014 I picked up for $3,750. You just need to know what you want in a bike and whether this is good at doing that. Yam says boring and I hear "reliable." He says heavy and I hear "stable on the highway." It isn't going to wake up the neighbors, or win many drag races. There's plenty of other options if you want that. This bike fills a nice refined, utilitarian-but sporty niche in my opinion. Check out Chase's first ride of the 2016 for a more balanced comprehensive review if you're thinking of getting the CBR500R.
I bought a cbr500r 2014 with 6800 kms on it for $3000 Canadian . Think I got a good deal and I like it. Yes it’s a bit slow but ok
So basically if you can find a used one for less of a MSRP price tag, you'd recommend it as a first bike?
@@dudeperson2037 I know you commented 2 months ago but I'm a new rider and I bought a 2014 cbr500r as my first bike. Love it. Seems like a great starting point bike from what I've experienced so far 😊
@@dudeperson2037 Definitely. It packs decent torque, but of you do your MSF and take a little time in a parking lot, it's a great 1st bike!
I’ve never ridden a sport bike but I think the CBR looks bodacious AF
@@Nobody-vr5nl This bike is completely different to 600cc super sports. Not sure what exactly you’re referring to but Honda hasn’t updated the real cbr600 in ages... Shame because the old one always looked sick, even though I’m not a fan of Honda and would never buy one. (Nothing to do with quality etc. just personal)
@@Nobody-vr5nl yeah, it's more of an intermediate level bike while the other sports bikes in the class are more for experienced and daring riders
Heard it’s boring to ride from friends but looks cool
@@Nobody-vr5nl you cant compare an inline2 500cc to an inline4 600cc lol
@@brennanrr1958 my cb500f is hella fun, dunno what you're talking about.
I've had one for 2 years now, best bike I ever had. It's not all about getting crazy power out of small blocks in this class, the fact that this engine is bigger with about the same power as a 400 does mean the engine doesn't get pushed too hard, it's a low maintenence comfortable easy ride.
Get a pair of road smart 3's on it if you get one, they work great for this bike.
I own the Naked version - the CB500F. My hot take is a little more nuanced...
If you want a "starter bike" that you're main goal is track days & bouncing off of the Rev limiter all the time - Papa Yam's point is spot on; the CBR500R is like an overweight Ninja 400. The Kawasaki is a lot of bang for the buck. But the extra cheddar with the Honda gets you a better gearbox, IMO - nicer attention to detail than other bikes in the class, a vast dealer & service network, and the under-stressed twin will outlast most other engines. The "little mid-range bump" is what helps new riders feel confident and comfortable on that first "real bike", and let it get out the way of traffic without having to bang it off of the Rev limiter. With the latest MSRP bump - yeah, Honda is a little steep compared to the other 400-ish class bikes. But it's a better everyday, real-world street bike. But yeah, if you buy one thinking the 70cc displacement advantage is going to make it faster on the track (or drag race) than an RC390 or Z/Ninja 400, then you're barking up the wrong tree. Stock, it's making it's power lower in the RPM range & runs less compression and timing for that crappy regular unleaded all you Noobs are gonna feed that first bike. The CB500R LOOKS like a sweet sport bike, but it's a great commuter/small tourer in disguise. If the looks aren't your main deciding factor; look at the naked version; the CB500F. It's cheaper, lighter, with the positive points I've laid out.
I made the mistake once of using "premium unleaded" and it turned out to be old fuel that wouldn't start the bike.
Had to drain the whole tank and refill it and then the bike started
It's true that the bike is expensive, but that is because it's the perfect all around road bike. Honda makes bikes that work and have a purpose. The Grom is a good example. That's after trying over 30 bikes from 250s to R1s trying to find the perfect bike for me. So I've passed my super bike power hunger phase. I would recommend buying one used. It's definitely for a mature rider that knows how to enjoy the finer things in life. 😁
If you're a commuter or want a do it all bike, this is the bike to keep on your stable. You can add a different weekend bike for when you want more "character".
Instead of specs, we should be looking at features. If you can't see or appreciate them, then it's true, look for another bike.
For example, I appreciate the fact that for having more power and torque and weight it gets better MPG than the R3, Ninja 400 or 390. That's pretty impressive. Also, it has a bigger tank, and has space under the storage compartment. So you can definitely use it for touring. That also makes it more versatile and enjoyable.
I can have a CBR or R6 and drive it in a boring way and get the same MPG as the Ninja 400 or equivalent going all out. So I would rather have the 600. That's why to me the 500 is the perfect medium or in betwener.
People that mention that it doesn't have character or is boring just are a different type of rider or don't know how to exploit a bike's potential. Basically no insight.
Those are the people that haven't fallen yet.
@@Balithazzarr Or Ride in straight lines and think they know it all
@@sambeezy007 exactly, or ride outside of civilization
Actually yes. I used to own a 2014 CBR500R and I sold it to buy a 2011 VFR. Looking back, its a small version of a sports touring bike. The VFR is too heavy and too thirsty. The torque gives you the flexibility in your gearing. Revs are capped at 8500 because its a long stroke bike. It makes slightly more power than a high reving single without shaking its self apart. The weight is a negative but I figure it must be heavier because its more substantially built. Its basically the same bike as the CB500X ADV bike. In any case if you are a larger rider, proportionally the weight matters less. If a crazy revving bike is what you want, this in not for you, but if you want to own it for a couple of years, as a daily ride or to put cheap cruising miles on, its a stable low maintenance reliable alternative.
I really miss mine.
The power is where it is because of A2 license power limits in Europe . I own one for commuting and love it. It’s fun and it just works , no matter the conditions .
Just bought the 2022 CBR500R in sword silver. I ride the Blue Ridge Parkway regularly and it has good torque. The weight helps it feel planted and more comfortable than lighter bikes.
I feel that Honda's 500 series of bikes are pretty decent. From the cbr to the rebel all 4 bikes look the part, feel the part and do a job. I agree the price point for the cbr is rather high compared to its competitors but that is when I would suggest the 500f or the 500x. But if you really must have a sport bike as your first I think papa Yam has it right. Brand new your best bet is the Ninja 400. But on the used market it. Where bikes are only a year old and are way cheaper. Gotta be the cbr500r! If anything for the looks alone.
Ninja 400’s are significantly less comfortable, and noticeably more compact… they LOOK like beginner bikes… the Cbr500r looks better than many true sportbikes.
Yammie’s subscribers outside his country like me will only dream that we can also join these giveaway 😔
So it's true everyone who is in a different country like somewhere in Europe like me can't join the giveaway
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@@rafaelmarques9465 just to clear things out, i like the content of the videos uploaded by Yammie that is why i subscribed to his channel. And i also live outside Yammie’s country. Regarding with your question, that is for Yammie to answer...
@@プリンス-g2k I like his content too that's why I'm subscribed and watch most of the videos, I thought because you said it you would know 100% that we can't join his giveaway
On the flip side, you're in Japan(I assume you are, based on your name, correct me if I'm wrong)
One of the most friendly biker countries on Earth
Also the home to many motorcycle companies
You couldnt be more wrong. This bike is probably the best overall equalized bike that you can buy --PERIOD. The extra weight is a plus -NOT a negative ,and its there for a reason.
In Europe, Ninja 400's are more expensive 2nd hand than a cbr500r. And as the looks and materials used feel more premium, it's an obvious choice for Europe imo.
Which one?
After coming off an inline 4 this thing feels likes a sports tractor.
I've raced on that bike. Knee down, on the side of the tyre and under heavy braking. The bike was amazing it has everything you need and more. You have to use some skill to use it's full potential
and it has better fuel economy than all other small cc bikes
It's pretty common knowledge that Yammie doesn't have any skill so that explains this video lol
This comment deserves more likes.
And skill gets developed by riding the Cbr500r… virtually unavoidable .
@@seancorrigan3531 👍👍
I just got done listening to someone else review the same bike. His review was less bias. remember Yammie is a Yamaha guy.
I have a 19' F and love it. Super punchy off the line, but will say lacks mid range torque as he pointed out. Does good at cruising speed and can pass easily in 6th. Very comfortable. Throw on a slip on and boooom you just dropped 9lbs off the weight (trust me I weighed it lol).
I have a 2022 500R, and I think it's a great bike to commute on. The power bump over the 300R is noticeable and nice. Also at around 70mpg it's a very economical choice. It's not the fastest bike in the world, but for a beginner bike it's certainly not lacking for power either. I think almost any new rider who wants to have a sportier bike but also needs to ride more than just a couple miles a day will really enjoy this bike.
Pros: Reliable, economical, fuel efficient, looks great, comfortable
Cons: Heavy, not the quickest in class, lacks a bit of character
It is a good looking bike the giveaways are getting spicy! 😈
I own a 2020 CBR500R, it’s my first bike and I love it! I agree there are some really good machines in this class, especially the ninja 400 but a lot depends on what you want from a bike.
I choose the Honda for a few reasons. One, because I’m a little bigger guy (6ft 230lbs) and the honda felt more substantial then the others. Comfort to take longer trips was important to me but I also wanted a bike that is good around town for commuting to work. Having owned a slew of Honda cars, I wanted reliability and low maintenance, so it checked that box as well.
Looks are very subjective, but I believe it is one of the best looking bikes in the category. Reminds me of the Fireblade but without all the impracticality. I also enjoy the fit and finish on this one, just feels high quality.
I purchased mine new and paid $6300 out the door. There are deals to be had if you look around, there are still new old stock 2019’s that you can get for even less. As far as the weight goes, swap the stock exhaust, ditch the traditional battery for a lithium and you can shed a good bit off right there. That’s just my 2 cents. Cheers!
Agreed. Easy to drop 10-15 lbs and they sell for under msrp.
Yep, same reason I chose the 2019 cb500f over the z400. Comfort and style. Plus I’m tall. I’m 6’5” and the z400 was to cramped for me.
same here my dude. I started on one of these and it was a top bike for learning and developing on. I'm on the tall side as well and found this nice and comfy.
I got shafted. Bought a new leftover 2019 3 months ago. Sticker was $5,800 but it rang up to $7,200 (no extended warranty or gap coverage...straight bike, taxes, dealer fees).
@@vtecninja6363 holy crap! Yeah you got shafted! Got mine for $5500 out the door
As a new rider I can't fathom why anyone would need something more powerful than a cbr500... Just seems a recipe for a short life..
I own this as my first bike for almost a year now and i just love it, it has good top speed (for a human and not a squid), its pretty stable on high speeds and its sexy as fuck. Fullfills my needs!
For a new rider it's not boring, I'm 104.4kg(230) 5'11 and I have a lot of fun both city and highway
Bought a Red 2020 CBR500 with 90miles on it for $3650 cash off Craigslist. First bike!
The Red looks 1000% better than the black version. Drop dead gorgeous.
@@Jagknorr I would have to agree!
Biggest reasons I bought this bike.
Its big (im 6ft) so I fit
Honda reliability
The looks
Stability
A2 Compliant
Forgiving
The Ninja 400 was tempting but I guess its down to personal preference too.
The ninja 400 is really toy like
@@chrishart8548 what you mean by that?
@@ivane2455 well in the showroom their next to eachother and the 400 is so thin Vs the 650 ninja. 1 brake Vs 2 narrow tyres. Seat seems much harder. Footpegs are much higher much less room on the bike overall. I'm 5'10 1/2" and the 400 felt really cramped. It would save a few quid getting the 400 but it's worse than some 125's in size quality and comfort. And like a toy bike for kids
@@chrishart8548 ok I get it. But you compared it with the ninja 650. how does it perform in comparison to the Honda is the real question
@@ivane2455 I’ve ridden both. They honestly felt the same speed wise. Honda had more torque and ninja had more top end “or at least sounded like it since it rev’d higher” but I picked the Honda. More comfort and felt more premium. The ninja was also to small for me and felt cramped. I’m 6’5” for reference
50 lbs or so less weight on the Ninja 400, yeah, that's a big difference, especially for a beginner bike. Would still probably make a good beginner bike.
I’m not a huge motorcycle guy but I’m a die hard Honda guy when it comes to their off-road vehicles. ATVs and the Talon SxS. They’re not the coolest or the fastest but… they’re overbuilt as hell and come with an incredible no questions asked warranty. We always had Honda 4 wheelers at our farm and man, when my brother and I were kids, we beat the ever loving shit out of them and they just kept going. One felt through the ice in a cattle pasture pond, sat at the bottom of that pond for a year. We pulled it out and changed the fluids and we got many more years of service outa that thing. I have a Honda Rancher 420, it’s not fast but it always starts when you turn the key. My wife and I have put over 2000 hard miles on our Talon from sandy grasslands to rock crawling in the Black Hills. It’s been in for warranty work once, didn’t cost me a penny. It’s going in again soon. Have 3 other friends with Talons and they’re just amazing machines with great warranties. I love Hondas. If bulletproof is what you want, Honda is the way to go. May not win the race but when the other guy is broke down, you’ll cruise right on by. I spend too much time wrenching on stuff, the Hondas are something I know I won’t have to touch. Leaves me time for other projects.
i think this cbr500r is perfect for a long journey ride bcs u will love the low revving at high speed cruise.
Reliable, comfortable, simple, economical, and unassuming. Honda has become the “plaid flannel” of motorcycles. This CBR500 is no exception, it’s a Honda.
I like the honesty of this channel. Plus these guys ride a lot of different bikes so they are qualified to make truthful comparisons and reviews. Most of us viewers have limited bikes to ride and so our viewpoint is limited. I have no interest in buying a bike like this but it's great to watch the videos and glean some more information
from the days of his daytonas i have a feeling yammie has changed for the good
How do you compare a Honda engine to a Kawasaki? Honda 500 is an excellent motorcycle, strong for the category, built from quality materials, looks good, nothing to compare!!!
"Gotta guy fully going into his crack right there, Beautiful" I think that sums up Yammie Noob's interest level for the CBR500R.
I have a 2013 CBR 500r I got used. My previous bike had been a 250. I wanted the CBR for the reasons you don't like it. It is heavy, and therefore stable on the highway. It has predictable and smooth acceleration. It is very comfortable for someone someone like me who is 5'6. I view it as a faux sportbike--aka a sport touring bike. If the totalizer and mpg function can be trusted, it's getting 60 plus mpg. However, I can understand why some young adrenaline junkie would want something lighter, jumpier, and faster. But since I'm 63, I like the CBR 500r just fine, and the tires are rated up to 108 mph.
Love my 2020 one and how it looks.
It is my first bike tho and still like it a lot.
Absolutely adore my 500r, I do motorway journeys and local commutes and it never falters, super efficient and plenty of power
got a CBR500R 2014 model with the original tricolor scheme (which is charming as hell) as my first bike and so far im really happy with it, the gearbox feels great, a steady fairly linear power curve which is good for a beginner, its pretty comfortable and standing at 6'2" i dont find it too small or anything (if anyone was wondering) and again the classic tricolor scheme :D
I LOVE these honest reviews. So refreshing.
I own a 2018 and clicked the notification instantly when I saw this drop xD I love your content YAMMIE from San Antonio!!!
My first bike was a new old stock 2013 cbr500r abs model. So no adjustable preload or levers on my model. I paid around $4500 out the door and sold the it for $4000 4 years and 10k miles later. I now own a gsxr600 for the track and a ktm rc390 for the street. I've ridden a lot of other bikes but these are the only three I've owned and put a decent amount of miles on.
The good:
-Its fuel efficient. Literally 65+ mpg if you ride like your grandad. I usually averaged around 45-50 though.
-relaxed ergonomics
-the bike is very tame to ride, I think it's a great starter bike or commuter.
-it's more fun to ride than the r3, cbr250, ninja 250 or ninja 300.
-Absolute work horse of an engine. I never had any issues what so ever with the powertrain. I had the same original chain throughout my ownership and I'm sure it would last another 10k or more if properly maintained.
-you won't speed excessively on accident. The engine doesn't feel like it really wants to rev out each gear. Its happy cruising along in the 4-6k rpm range in any gear.
-I was very fortunate with the purchase price, but most Honda's hold their value very well especially when properly maintained and with records of all maintenance and repairs.
The bad:
-abs is too aggressive. It kicks in sooner than is necessary.
-Had a couple minor issues with some of the electronics that was covered under warranty.
The rest of these I didn't really notice until I had got my gsxr and done a few track days but they became major issues for me after that point.
-poor feel of the suspension, especially the front end. I often felt like I was unable to tell what the front wheel wanted to do or how it was reacting to any input I gave.
-brakes do not have enough bite to stop the bike easily even with the abs.
I ultimately found I prefer the more aggressive ergonomics of the supersports because I feel I have better control of the bike. Because of that and the other reasons listed, I ended up buying the ktm shortly after the gsxr and sold the honda 2 years later. Ktm rc390 outperforms the cbr500r in almost every way for me. Although I haven't put quite enough miles on yet to speak about reliability.
If you're buying the newest model and/or unable to find a deal on used or new old stock, there are certainly more cost effective options. I'd say the other sport bikes to look at that are similar in 0-60 and top speed are the ktm rc390 and the ninja 400. The rc 390 is probably the least tame of the 3 but it would still be easily managed as a starter bike.
I have the CBR500R as well, its my first bike and I think its a great bike its even the same color as that one 🙃🙃
Also I have done pulls with multiple ninja 650’s and beat all of them to 70 mph. This is a great bike and truly think yammie has no idea what he is talking about
Get the hell out of here. Ninja 650 is lighter and produces much more torque and HP early on. Also, every 0-60 test ninja650 does stable 3.5s and cbr500r struggle between 5-6s. The guys you've "Raced" simply didn't try. cbr500r is a great bike but it's not fast by any means and gets smoked by r3 ninja400 and duke390 as far as straight-line goes.
Once you ride a high displacement sport bike(1000cc) no matter who made it and then ride a 500cc parallel twin of course it will be boring to you. I taught myself how to ride on a 250cc and at first it felt like the fastest thing in the world just saying. This bike featured is a good starter to intermediate bike.
I’ve been riding for thirty-five years. I’ve ridden and/or owned most every type and brand of bike currently being produced. I’ve road raced, commuted, ridden in dirt, toured, ADV’d, hill-climbed, cruised-the whole thing. I’m going to do you a favor and tell you what you need to know right now. If you’re a beginner, you need to buy a used CB500F. You don’t need this thing, and you don’t need a Ninja 400 or anything else. You buy a used CB500F for around $3500, ride it for a year or so, dump it a couple of times like you will, not worry about replacing plastic like you will on this thing, learn how to turn and stop on a machine that’s made to do those things predictably and competently, spend some time on long rides, in the rain, in the cold, do some simple maintenance on an easy motor and learn the ropes. Only toward the end of this video is some useful advice is dispensed. Buy used. Do not buy a new bike for your first bike. Buy a used CB500F. You’re welcome.
I love the cb500f. Was my first bike and I couldn’t have been happier
This bike may be "boring" to someone who rides liter bikes and super sports, and goes to track days. For a beginner, this is a perfect bike. Plenty of pep, enough power you won't get bored after 1 year, fits a wide range of riders, and is easy riding for commuting. Only complaints are the seat could be more comfortable, and the front brakes could be better
Duc: Yammie its the best never mind the price
Big 4: yammie to expensive for what you getting
I got my cbr 500r 2017. so far, not a bad experience. It’s my first bike. It has 3k miles on it and I paid 4999 before tax. Basic bike. No cool stuff but still great.
I own a 2017 cbr500ra, it’s my first bike and your right... it’s boring to ride. I live in Quebec and over here we have weird bike license categories, 4 to be precise that each have their price point. -125cc, 125cc to 400cc, 400cc and over, finally sport bikes. I got my cbr500r and basically got scammed, I’m paying for the biggest cc classe without having the performance, it’s frustrating. It’s a good bike for beginners, I wouldn’t recommend it, go smaller or bigger.. they’re not worth it...
Yeah Quebec's bike laws are really dumb on a few things, I wanted a svartpilen 401 as my first bike but had to change plans because if you do the road exam on a bike smaller than 400cc your licence gets restricted to that size. While I love my fz6 to bits I don't feel like it's that appropriate for someone starting out.
I mean in your specific circumstances, sure. If you're European though, this is a great bike. Gotta bare in mind that this was designed specifically for the European market
I love mine! I use it to commute to work in the summer, and it's perfect for that.
It's not my forever bike, but it has definitely served it's purpose for me!
Saving up for one of these as my first bike can’t wait!
Interesting that in the US its called CBR. In Europe its part of the CB500 family. Specifically made to make 47hp and be allowed for the A2 class license. There are 3 models.
1) CB500F -> Street naked bike without fairings (6850€)
2) CB500R -> The sport version of the F. The one shown in this video. (7100€)
3) CB500X -> The adventure version with 19'' front wheel, higher suspension and higher visor. (7400€).
All 3 of them share the same chassis, engine, brakes and most mechanical parts. On the F and the R the only difference are the fairings. The X has a different front wheel plus the suspension.
In my country (Greece), due to the average to bad condition of most road, and the fact that we have sunny weather 300 days a year, the CB500X for the last 6 years is Honda's most sold motorcycle. Im seeing them everywhere. And really like to get one as my first bike in a few years.
And fun fact. Why is the front brake rotor so big and with such open area in the middle? Cause as a cost cutting measure, both front and rear rotors are cut from a single sheet. The rear rotor fits exactly in the front rotor.
The faired version that yammie has is still called cbr500r the others are cb500f and cb500x.
Don‘t forget the Rebel 500. It also has the same engine only with a slightly different tune(more torque down low but only 46 HP max).
Ok yammie, you don’t know what you’re talking about. Like at all, I have a 2015 Cbr500r and it is amazing. Perfect entry to bigger bikes. I hopped on a Cbr600rr for the first time the other day and it felt great. I wasn’t very scared or anything and btw I’m 16. I agree it feels heavy but it helps with bigger bikes because I barely felt the weight of the 600. This thing is pretty fast, I’ve destroyed so many ninja 400s. I don’t understand why you hate this bike. It accelerates a lot faster than the ninja and had a much better riding position. This bike is super responsive and you can feel everything it’s doing. Fr yammie i and many others are growing against you because you make claims that aren’t very backed up. Your opinions are very odd, I ride my 500 everyday for at least an hour and nearly everything you say is false except for the specs...
He's not wrong. It may be a nice bike out of context, but when compared to the Ninja 400 it truly is just a fat ninja 400. The cbr500 may put out a little more torque, but they put out almost the same horsepower and the cbr500 weighs almost 50 pounds heavier! That will actually make the ninja 400 feel faster, more nimble, and have better braking. With all this being said, the Honda is literally almost $2000 more expensive than the Ninja400, which is why it makes it so hard to justify the Honda. You feel the way you do because you own the bike and you feel personally offended, but go take a Ninja400 out for a day and then tell Yammie he is wrong. He has ridden both bikes. Dont get me wrong, if Honda pulled the price down then it would easily be better than the Ninja, but unfortunately at almost $7000 you can slip into a bike that easily outclasses the 500
I had my heart set on the CBR500R as my first bike... by the time I got my provisional license, insurance and IBT (MSF) test done, no dealership had stock of the grey/red. It was a sign from God to not get a Honda...
Opted for the Ninja 400 KRT instead...
Nice review! I live in Japan and own 2021 Yamaha R3. Recently I was able to test ride my ftiends Honda cbr400r (yeh, we dont have 500 here, but bikes are similar). So compare to R3 bike has better upright position, waaay more comfortable. Its a better commuter than r3 especially in the city with like Tokyo, where you have alot of stops and traffic jams. The clutch is light and i like it. Its a pain to ride in Tokyo traffic on R3, my hand getting tired after couple of hours. Next thing is gears. 1st is longer, second is muuch longer. You could ride on 2nd very easy. On R3 sometimes I think 2nd gear is no need. Bike is smooth and not so jerky as R3. As for power, i did not felt any specific difference. Also CBR is havier than R3 but when I rode it it felt much lighter somehow. Probably if I test rode it before buying R3 I would choose CBR, but now when I got used to R3 I think its much more fun to ride. R3 engine has more engine braking, it feels veery sporty. The way it delivers power and revs is so satisfying. Hard to explain but R3 engine is kinda tight, like compressed spring which shoot you like a little angry monster. There was no such feeling on CBR. Its just felt like very comfy and friendly bike. Thats why I think I would not change my R3 to this. Cause riding in the mountains on yamaha is pure fun. (but exhausting in traffic jams)
Personally it's a good daily rider. I dont care much for top speed since I prefer carving mountains rather than ripping down the highway
My only complaints about my cbr500r is the brakes are super progressive (which is actually a good thing for beginners) and the front fork is a bit pogo-y when braking (which sorta blows). Otherwise the bike is kick ass. Slap on a Leo Vince slip-on exhaust and it sounds grrrreat!
Just bought one from a friend. Coming from a Chinese hollow bike ( df250 rts ). This 500r is a breath of fresh air!
I have had my first bike, a 2020 cb500F for almost exactly a month and the engines are exactly the same, just seems to be tuned differently. glad to see a review on a bike in my bikes family tree :) greetings from Australia!
Edit:
it came with MICHELIN ROAD 5's so.. probably a much better tyre and I can really understand what my bike wants to do through a corner
Cb500f is the. Better choice it's not fast enough to need the fairing the cbr500r has plus it adds even more weight. So even slower.
Agree, I put P1s on mine and it absolutely transformed it, I hadn't ridden since the early 80's and they did wonders for my confidence. If(when) my Tiger 800 gets to heavy I would seriously consider going back to one.
Its a perfect fitst bike, i just bought a 2015cbr for my first bike and it is the most user friendly bike to ride. Good low end power.
Honda has refine quality compared to the other lite motorcycles that feel like your riding paper thin on the highway being pushed around by the wind as they pass you by. Out of hundreds of reviews your the only one that feels a bit on the negative side of things. I learned to ride on the CBR500R for 30 months and had plenty of fun on the street, mountains and highway. Your review of this bike is only 50% accurate. If Honda wanted to: they would build a CBR500rrr just for you.
I do wish Honda would make it a true 499cc. Keep it below 50hp for A2 still. But get more torque! That should be the selling point for this bike over a 300-400cc starter bike
I wished they would tune it for more power in the US. There is certainly more there but not worth doing it yourself.
@@Stewdill51 would be nice. It’s capable of more and a good tune shows it.
Looks nice, but I still want a 2018-19 CB500f
If you can get the '19 - do it. Slight tuning tweaks, better instrumentation, different can and the slipper clutch make the '19 all around just better than the 16-18. I bought a left-over '19 F for a decent savings off of MSRP & I've been having stupid fun on it.
There's nothing wrong with the cbr500r that bike is a great bike it runs down the highway with no problems and has power to spare why all these people have to say this is because it's not a liter bike it's never going to be a litre bike it doesn't do 200 miles per hour that doesn't make it a bad motorcycle I'm 53 years old and I've rode everything in my life I've had litre bikes. Who needs to go 150 to 200 mph who really unless you want to die I'm tired of hearing about this is a great beginner bike any bike any motorcycle can kill you a 250 can kill you
Who goes that fast unless they're on a track
Yam yam, not exactly a small bike...they do get smaller. That CBR500r: I like it tho.
I’ve been crushing on one in red.
I have the red one can confirm its fun
And sexy
I have the 2019 CB500X, which has the same drivetrain and is about the same weight. I can understand a sport bike enthusiast not being that happy with the weight/acceleration/performance of the CBR500R.... but if you like usable power, best in class quality, fit and finish, and Honda style refinement.... then any of the 500 Hondas would be good for a new rider or an experienced rider that isn't consumed with going fast or dragging their knee. Bottom line: There's more to motorcycles than just sport bike performance. The 500's are plenty fast enough.
Me: see Yammie video comes out about my bike ***EXICITED ****
--watches video---
Me: well time to go jump off the roof now goodbye cruel world
Fear not - he is just a noob.
I’ve owned this bike for 2 years…. Best beginner bike hands down
I love my 2020 cbr500r
Me too mate
I hate mine, so I probably hate yours too
@@a158x9mnh6 i don't care
@@a158x9mnh6 ... I loved riding mine, wut are you talking about
I agree with your opinion. I just test rode the Ninja 400 and i was instantly smiling. I liked it so much more than i expected to. And then the next day i tested the Honda 500. And when i first turned the throttle i liked that it had more torch . but it had nothing in the high rpm. So i liked it from traffic light to light. But the Ninja felt allot more revy and fun. And so light and flickable. And when i went around turns on the Honda i wasn't totally feeling what the bike was doing. Its a little disconnected from the road. Like a touring bike. It just under powered for its weight. Its like 650 with a 500 engine.
I also tested a Yamha R6 the other day, and i fell in love with it. The engine was amazing. But i am not going to buy it because i don't want the leaned over race bike ergonomics. Unless i start going to a track which i do want to try one of these days. But I wish Yamaha made a more upright version of that bike like a 650 Ninja for the streets. But i guess they have an mt07. But i wish it had an upper fairing on it. I also tested the mt09. I didn't like how unplanted the front end felt. It just doesn't feel stable to me. Like my 1984 Ninja 900 used to feel. Or even the r6. The dealer didn't have an mt07 to test. So Next i want to try a z900 and Ninja 650. And honda 650. But with all the bikes,i have tested so far. I am still considering the 400 Ninja. But that could change after i try a few more bikes. I am having trouble deciding between a high powered bike that i will barely ever be able to ride it to its ability. Or a lower powered bike like the Ninja 400 that i can rev the crap out of it all the time just riding through town.
It weighs roughly the same as my
03 954RR...but I have 100hp more
i dunno, sounds likea completely different class of bikt to me
@@Daniel-dj7fh it is.
That’s not my point.
My point is the weight.
I’m still confused how Honda could create a bike as light as the 954RR and then 17 odd years later, their 500 weighs about the same?
That’s not progress.
@@joetrosclair8434 its because the 500's are for the A2 market in europe. A legal A2 bike can't have more than 0,2 kW/kg and 48hp max (just googled) Power to weight ratio. And with the current weight honda can sell the bike with 48hp max. If the bike was lighter they need to detune the engine to make less power.
That's also why the r3 or 390's from ktm only make about 42ish hp instead of 48. Honda could probably easily get more hp out of the 500 if they let it rev out more, but the market would be a miss there. People would also rather buy their inline4 650 bikes which make the 95ish hp and noone would get the 500
@@Daniel-dj7fh that is a
Perfect explanation.
Thank you!
@@Daniel-dj7fh
Keep in mind that us damn Yankies can start on a Busa so we don’t have those regulations.
While I’m not entirely ignorant of Euro license classes, i am MOSTLY ignorant
😉
Honda CBR500R:The mature rider's choice.
Super refined.
I have to hand it to you because you kinda nailed it when you called it a bit of a gentleman's beginner bike.
Though it's annoying when people refer to a 47HP bike as a "beginner" motorcycle, like you should absolutely want to buy a bike that goes like a missile down the straight and it's just a question of acquiring enough experience so you can do just that.
Well, no, some of us are older and some are not interested in any of that and this one has plenty of power for both the city and the highway and the comfort required.
It's a "forever bike" for many people because of these attributes.
That weight surprised me. My '09 Triumph Speedmaster is 505 pounds. 😔
191kg is 421lb so at 423lb this thing is close too 200kg
Thank the European license system...it just sucks☹️
This was my first bike… is still my first bike 3 years later. Still love it
So you're saying, this bike is the sizzle without the steak.
I love my CBR500R and it really woke up with light modding and an ECU tune. I live in a very windy area and the extra weight is appreciated when side winds can exceed 50 MPH. That said, Honda does want too much money for the CBR500R and CBR650R and I would recommend looking around for a deal. I got my CBR500R as new old stock for about 4 grand and it's worth every penny. I would not pay more than $5500 for a CBR500R. IMO, the $6900 MSRP might be justified in the USA if they removed the A2 restrictions and installed a higher performance cams and pistons from the factory. I have undone the A2 restrictions as much as possible without going into the motor and I'm at about 57 - 59 crank HP right now. We can get to over 60 at the wheel with new cams and decked head. I'm hoping to buy and install the cams and modified head sometime next year. Without performance cams, the bike does run out of pull around 8k RPM and doesn't have a rush towards the top. The bike has a lot of torque and it feels like you're riding the torque only. This might be great for some people but I'd prefer a bit more pull up top, especially when I'm trying to ride at the 80 MPH speed limit going into a 30 MPH headwind.
What mods did you do? Exhaust and ECU I’m assuming?
@@Cruz474 intake mod and high flow filter, full exhaust, and ECU flash. I'd love to do a cam but the guy I knew who made custom cams in Europe has been AWOL for 6 months so that may not happen. The cam you can buy online is a race cam and you lose so much torque for a moderate top end gain so that's a no go for the street.
Video starts at 6:05
You're welcome.