Honda CBR500R updates its CB500F and three years after its launch. The average range of the Japanese firm is reinforced to remain one of the most desirable options for users A2 license. More than 90,000 units sold worldwide (30,000 in Europe) endorse them pure sporting logic.
All of us in the motorcycle world know that when the Tokyo giant monkey is working to put things right in this case to improve a bike that already was among the queens of its category.
What at first glance may seem a simple restyling goes far beyond, with profound improvements in its gearbox, smooth running or part of the cycle, among others, as the Japanese engineers have worked on more than 200 points over the first generation appeared in 2013. the five hundred (more compact and lightweight, it also provides a very personal sound) escape, the fork (now adjustable for preload), the fuel tank cap hinged or information instrumentation (is missing gear position indicator) are some examples.
As was the case in previous models, these two share Honda engine and part of the cycle, with a redesigned rear identical in both cases. Changes appear on the front with a new beacon for F sharp, which arise intermittent. Another major difference between the two is the width of the CB500F handlebar, giving a more relaxed position and practical for everyday driving. In the case of the fairing it is also CBR500R new bill, integrating a double sharper front optics. As a midsize sport it is, Honda has opted for a handlebars that give it a more aggressive riding position, but without extremism.
The first sensation you perceive the naked controls is that it is larger than it appears at first glance. As usual in this brand, in which everything is always in place, there is a "feeling of motorcycle life" by which quickly feel like yours without missing anything. The clutch lever is awkward because it is away from the fist, contrasting with the brake is now adjustable proximity.
Just start, the improvements come to light: the vibrations are gone and the sound is much more raucous than its predecessor. After the first kilometers the engine feels looser and less internal friction, allowing you happily lap up until 8,500 rpm, giving us maximum torque of 43 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The change, which was one of the points to be improved in this model, is now displayed much more smooth and precise, allowing even upload a clutchless gear.
As the layout of the road began to squirm outcropping they were its virtues, demonstrating a homogeneous group like few others. Both the chassis, such as brakes and suspension are designed to work perfectly in unison with a two-cylinder 46.9 hp propeller, if we keep his good speed strip, we were amazed by its effectiveness. All "flows" and no aspect conditions the other. Typically, this "perfect balance" between part cycle engine and disappears in those limited to 35 kw home delivered or rub against stop 95 hp models.
Its position is sportier and its handlebars as opposed to the wide handlebars of the F invite to circulate a little more stooping taking advantage of the good aerodynamic protection that gives us the dome. The * driving position, while more racing than his naked sister, do not overload your wrists, something that also help some low footrests that do not force bending the legs. In the CBR mirrors are anchored to the fairing and, finding a little more removed from our body, we offer a better view of what happens behind.
It should be noted that, although not a pure supersport but rather a sport-tourism, I can go really well with it on a stretch of curves, so as to reach will miss a little more bite in their only brake front disc, assisted by an ABS (standard) always provides additional security.
Another of the strengths of the CBR500R is its low power consumption. Since Japanese brand that we announce with 1 liter we can go 29 km, or what is the same, a consumption of 3.4 liters per 100 km. During the course of the test it inched 4 liters, an interesting figure considering sporty driving to which we submitted throughout the entire test.
Also it draws attention to the wide and attractive range of colors that Honda has designed for these models, including a tricolor image and likeness version of the CBR1000RR, with classic red-blue -white Brand golden wing. The Honda CB500F costs € 5,799, while the CBR500R amounts to 6,249 €.
Additionally, if you need some of the motorcycles gadgets, such as,
yohe helmet,
magnetic flashing beacon, etc. Anything you want you could purchase at Banggood, one of the wholesale platform that provides you the low prices.
