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Honda has nailed the ergonomics is this bike
Ergonomics – The Honda CBR500R is made for long-distance touring and its ergonomics are spot-on. The riding position is slightly sporty yet very comfortable. Adding to the sportier ride experience are the rear-set footpegs. The 780 mm seat height does make it accessible for both shorter and taller riders. While the rider’s seat feels cushy, the pillion seat isn’t roomy and adding to the pillion’s woes is the lack of grab handles. The handlebar is wide enough and the mirrors offer a clear view of what’s behind, even with a jacket on.
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The 471cc parallel-twin motor is high on performance and at the same time is fuel-efficient as well
Performance – In terms of performance, the 2017 CBR500R comes powered by a 471cc, 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC motor that produces 47 HP of power and 43 Nm of torque. Right from the word go, this engine offers punchy performance and feels extremely refined. There is a good amount of low-end punch and it’s really in the mid-range where this powertrain shines because post 5000 RPM it really gets moving very fast but simultaneously you do feel some vibrations creeping on the handlebar and footpegs (but this is not a deal breaker by any means). The triangle proportion of the crankshaft, main shaft and the counter shaft of the CBR500R are almost identical to the 4-cylinder engines from the RR models. Wring open the throttle, you will definitely appreciate how cleanly the engine pulls and the light clutch action does make the ride that much more fun. The 6-speed gearbox offers precise shifts and overall, one can expect a mileage of around 25 km/l.
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The Honda CBR500R boasts of an excellent ride and handling balance
Riding Dynamics – The CBR500R uses a standard 41 mm telescopic forks up front and a preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. Not the supreme hardware but still the ride quality is. For most parts, the vehicle feels very compliant unless and until you’re doing highway speeds and encounter not so good roads. Then, it tends to get slightly bouncy. The handling is just about adequate, brakes with dual-channel ABS offer good stopping power and overall, the 2017 Honda CBR500R is a dynamically sound bike.
