I’ve been riding my CBR500r for five years. I haven’t had an urge to get a larger bike at all. People compare themselves to others too much. I love this bike!
@@lequachtien10the best brand is the one where its cheap to repair, get parts and accessories and ofc reliable, yamaha is a very good brand i see lots of honda in saigon so it gets a bit boring, u can go with kawazaki too
Don’t listen to Yammie on this bike. Probably the best starter sport bike you can buy. The suspension and brakes can handle a lot more power than the bike puts down, it’s also comfortable and competent and Honda reliability coupled with the looks of this make it worth the money in my opinion.
Nah. Listen to Yam. Coming from one who personally learned how to street ride on my folks' CBR500R, he's 100% right. I almost went and got one for myself as my second bike cuz I liked it but priced at around $2K over the Ninja 400 and about 1500 over the R3, it's just a bad deal. Almost got the R3 but found a deal I couldn't refuse on a Z900... It cost me almost as much as the CBR500R would have 😆
I am almost 55 years old, been riding over 45 years. Tons of different brands and styles. This is a great everyday rider. Great reliably, great gas mileage, and fast enough to have fun and live through it. It's a little heavier, but the extra weight makes for a lot better ride on the interstate. I added some Viking sport bags and go all day on this thing. It carries my 5'11" and 230 pounds fine. You can't go wrong with this bike.
I love how many times he said starter bike 😂. I’m 54 and got my first mini bike at 4. When I looked for motorcycles in 2021 I had a lot of decisions to make. This bike is the best of both worlds it is fun to drive and cheap. Insurance was a major factor. I can insure this bike for a 1/4 of what I guess he would call a non starter bike. My son pays in two months what I pay a year. Also I don’t need the fastest bike out there and this is plenty fast for hiway driving. I laughed at his hour ride time.
In your opinion I'm coming from a Harley Dyna FXDB never rode a sport bike except for wife's CBR 600rr around town. I'm looking at CBR 500r I'm 47 looking to ride to work & More aggressive on weekends. Rode a Kawasaki ZX-6R yesterday in low setting to work and few Twisties ..... A lot of unusable power around town. My speed demon days are gone but I do enjoy short burst of speed not maintaining 120 on highway anymore. I feel like I am downsizing big time from FXDB 103, but I'm bored of riding cruisers and 636 I can definitely see me going to fast. I'm your opinion what do you think should I go with a 600 or do you enjoy the CBR500? I have a 10-year-old that I want to make it home to and riding 636 yesterday I felt the need to go fast. Thanks in advance
6'6" with 35" inseam, shopping for a bike last year. Tried the Ninja 650, Ninja 400, MT-07, and CBR500R. Immediately knew this was the one; i had room, my knee caps didn't fight with tank indents, and I didnt look lile a circus bear on a mini-cycle. Yammie probably wouldn't dump on it as much if lived with tall ppl struggles. Totally agree this is a sport-touring in disguise.
Got the 2022 model as my first bike. the inverted forks, dual disk brakes, and dual exit exhaust make it the best year for this bike since its inception. Fantastic little bike that will 100% do anything you need a motorcycle to do besides break the sound barrier, but thats not what you purchase this motorcycle for anyway. It has amazing mpg, looks awesome, is super comfortable while still retaining a mostly sporty appearance, and feels like a "bigger" motorcycle. As a thick boi, 5'10 220 pounds, i preferred this over the toy like ninja 400.
I had one, they are decent bikes. They aren't superfast, 50 hp, but they have a lot of torque and good midrange power. The cbr500 has some good suspension and a well made frame for a relatively cheap bike. It has good build quality and feels right and confident. It's fairly comfortable too. I could go for 3 or 4 hours before I would start getting a little sore. I made 500+ mile trips on this bike cruising between 95 and 105 mph. For those who want to know, the top speed is 116mph. You could get a bit more with a smaller back sprocket, the like could probably do 125 mph down a hill if you had the right sprockets. It's a bit of money to spend when you can find much more powerful bikes used. This bike will last a long time. It's well made, and the engine isn't stressed much, it's like 10 or 10.5 to 1 compression, and 87 octane friendly.
It was my first bike and like you said, ride for hours and not be sore and it’s a great beginner bike!! And perfect for daily driver. Very smooth and easy to control and not to much power to kill yourself but still gets up to speed pretty quick. Very smooth, comfortable and agile bike
I own a 2019 CBR500R as my first bike. I see the downfalls and positives, but as a 6'1 dude, about 200 lbs...it's a very nice ride for me. This is my first bike so I can't compare much. I've been on a 300cc ninja and it feels way to light and has a bad seating position for a person my size. So I'd like to tell myself that wouldn't be far different from the 400cc ninja. But as someone who has experienced this amazing bike...as a beginner...sometimes I feel a 650r would have been the right move. It's amazing at what it does, but as a safe rider, I still feel like it can be sluggish when u don't wish it to be.
I just got mine a week ago and it's been awesome, especially as a beginner. Only complaint at the moment i have about it is the 1st gear being really aggressive, bu then again I just started riding this. It's been awesome joining the motorcycle community.
It's all about ur clutch ... u can throw that thang way up just let ur clutch out very slowly. Imagine a 1liter bike vs this lol n some ppl say yeah I wanna start on one as a first ever motorcycle yeah okay have fun
@@Redline6ix mane I live where there are some steep hills and I have to well at least around there start off on 1st. But other than that, all is good in the hood
i'm 6'2' and i have a 2020 400 ninja and a 21 cbr500r and the honda is my go to all the time. Much more comfort, doesn't get blown around in the wind and is more fuel efficient. If I ever raced I would use the n400 but for absolutey everything else I'd take the 500r hands down.
Everybody dumps on this bike (too heavy, not enough power, etc). It's such an approachable, easy to ride bike. The Ninja 400 is pretty good in that regard too, but I give the comfort award to the CBR. One thing I tell new riders is that an aggressive seating position will make learning to ride a bit more challenging. KTM RC390 would be a good example of an entry level sport bike that isn't ideal for new riders. Likewise, if you are aging, overweight, and have bad joints like me, the CBR is a much easier bike to live with. That said, when I worked at a powersports dealer, I pushed a lot of folks to the Ninja 400 because it's an absolutely wonderful bike. It's actually not too uncomfortable for me, but the overall size is a bit cramped for over 6 footer whereas the CBR is a little bigger, roomier bike. I would almoat classify the CBR as a sport touring bike. Find some luggage that fits and a double-bubble windscreen and set off for the horizon. The CB500X probably makes more sense for that, but not everybody wants an ADV style bike (I'll admit that I do, though). Price is the biggest disadvantage when conpared to the 400cc class. This newest version of the CBR is the best yet with its inverted forks and dual disc front brakes, but you aren't really giving up that much compared to older versions. The sweet spot would be a 2017-2018 which has some updates compared to the first-gen version and should be available for a decent-ish price (maybe not so much now with Covid tax, inflation, etc). If you are a real cheapskate, just go buy an old Suzuki SV650.
Back when I was looking at buying my first bike, I saw the motorcycle magazine comparison test of the CBR500, RC390 and the Ninja 400. That test showed the cbr being slower and more expensive than the other two. I ended up going with the RC390 without testing anything else. I while later, a friend of mine bought the Ninja 400. We swapped bikes for a little while, and I found the ninja 400 wildly uncomfortable. The bars were too narrow, and angled terribly. My feet felt too far forward, and I felt entirely too upright. I hated it. Moral of the story: Comfort is subjective.
@@TeamNoAffiliation Comfort is very subjective. My comment was from the perspective of a pretty broad generalization. Most new riders find that low handlebars are harder to control with confidence. I'm just beyond 30 years riding, and I do not find the typical aggressive sport bike riding posture comfortable or confidence inspiring. A relaxed body will generally have better control over a motorcycle.
I have one, red 2021 and love it. I tried the mt07 too it's more powerful but the cbr500r is funnier to ride and heat less in the busy roads. Love how you can hear and feel the pops even with stock exhaust. A great every day bike and also have some fun too. The next upgrade for me would be a 4 cylinder bike. My eyes are on the cbr650r.
@@kasit008 Does it pull to one side when you're accelerating on a straight road as well? If yes then your rear wheel might be misaligned. However it's more likely that you're just feeling the camber of the road. Roads are often slightly tilted to one side, or sloped allowing rain water to flow off more easily.
@@philipe.9466 Ok new discovery. I tried like really relaxing my grip on a road thats sloped down to the left but my bike still steers to the right. I can feel the tension on my left arm constantly pushing on the left handlebar to make it go straight. Or right arm pulling in
Seems good for what it is. I’ve seen a couple people mentioning it’s speed and it being too slow. No ones buying anything smaller than a 600 for speed so not too sure why speed would even be a topic with this bike.
I got a cbf and I can't legally fully make use of the second gear in town, and 3rd gear on backroads. 48hp is more than enough to have fun with. But if you like to ride in straight lines I can understand 600cc+ people abit.
It’s really interesting seeing all these comments about the price tag. I just got one, and it was literally the cheapest new a2 compliant “sport” bike I could get. I have to say tho, ninja 400 is not a thing in my country, we only get the 125 and if you want a bigger one you have to go for the 650, which is not a2.
i see a lot of taller dudes talking about how this bike is comfortable for them but also, as a shorter/lighter rider (5'5ish) it's great for me as well.
After owning one for a while it’s not so much a sport bike as it is a sport commuter. It’ll handle well for what it is , plenty fast for daily use, but not worth the cost. I’d only buy used or just bump up to the 650r. I paid $4k for my 2017 last February
Love my 2014 cbr500r. Was my first bike I learned on. I still commute every day on it. Got an 06 yamaha warrior because it was cool and powerful, but the gas only lasted 90 miles before refilling, traded it for a concours 14 for long trips with a passenger. But when it's just me. I still prefer to ride the cbr500r for long day trips. Super easy to service and fun enough without getting in too much trouble. And you said if you have an hour commute, this bike isn't the best choice. Just the other day I did 420 miles in 10 hours on this bike and my butt didn't even hurt. Surprisingly for me personally I am more comfortable on this than my concours 14. My upper back starts to hurt on the concours after 2 hours. Don't know why.
Perfect choice. I picked up the Sword Silver in December and it has been so much fun. The handling is really impressive and the brakes are really strong once the pads are properly bedded. The ergos are perfect; not straight up like N400 and not racer replica either. Puts you in a good sporting position that also works for when you aren't scratching backroads. I am a very experienced rider and I have other bikes in the stable, but the CBR is the one I reach for first. The new front suspension and twin discs up front are a big deal. Great feedback from the front end, and worth the extra dollars compared to damper rod fork on '21 model.
got a 2015 cbr500r, mine does not have abs but i’ve heard you do not want it if your wheeling a bit. It’s a pretty damn good starter bike, been dailying it for 2 monthes now.
as a owner of this one from 2019 I'm glad to choose this bike anytime, is a great bike but not for competition, great fuel comsumption and plenty of power to stay in the law but have some fun
At the age 51 and a few different bikes i have to say i cannot fault my 2019 Honda cbr500r its prefect all year round though any weather . Before this bike i had Honda cb500f for five years and 2001 honda cb500s . They are work horse . The worst bike was Suzuki bandit 600s which had electrical problems, engine problems which needed a complete engine rebuild .
I just test drove one today and it is definitely way above the competition in the comfort department. Worth the extra money all day if you are over 6' like I am. This bike has plenty of power.
Been on mine for 4 years and there is nothing which really convinces me to get something bigger. The R7 maybe, but dealers want 13k€ over here for them. Maybe if Kawasaki drops the zx4r in Europe I could consider. But at the same time I'd also trade my cbf in for a new cbr if it came with a 270° crank.
He was only honest at the end. It's a decent bike right up until you look at the price and look at the competition. It's thousands more expensive with less performance compared to the comp. It's like 500 dollars cheaper than a MT-07 new.. I feel like they said this stuff not to upset Honda.
I remember the cb500f from 20 years ago, similar engine to this but with 58hp, 35lbs torque and 125mph. If Honda derestricted this bike and gave it 540cc instead of 471cc, you would get 60hp + and 40lbs + torque with the same fuel economy. Call it the CBR500 RR.
I have a 2018 model and i love this bike. Its my daily commuter and so comfort, reliability and MPG is essential and this bike delivers. I average 66 MPG which is unheard of for most cars. Its got that sporty look but with a comfortable sitting position. The only negative I have is the exhaust, its....there lol very quiet, not much to hear. I upgraded it with a dekelvic exhaust and its perfect now. Highly recommend it.
Hello, I'm an experienced CBR500R rider who rented that sane model of bike for a week straight. Note, I've never ridden a race bike before but I have 20 years of riding experience. Keep in mind I was riding this bike for eight hours straight inside a city until the evening arrived. In my experience, this bike was the most safest and fastest possible bike for teaching a new rider in the realm of speed and corning. A few examples: - Good throttle response for getting out if dangerous situations with dumb riders who are drunk or not paying attention. - Fantastic braking, I've gone through countless break checks through tight corners and straight stretches from a unused parking lot. Going in at the total speed of 80kph-25kph and stopping without lifting the back wheel or skidding. - No issues with the machine in any with way. Unlike the Duke.
I really like the arrest me red but now I need to place them side by side to make a decision. 38 yrs riding this is more what I’m looking for than the ninja which I found physically smaller than I like and a lot more frame flex in the corners than I prefer
its an odd prospect imo... if you want a sport-bike as a starter, Ninja 400... after that you will want to up the power more so 9~ hp is not going to do it... go for something in the 600 range. Now, as a first and possibly forever bike... like, you want to get on the road, have enough power to do highways easily and don't really care much about overt speed... seems fine. I would go for the cb500x or the naked F version personally but that is me.
I got this last week and love it, I’ve got a Honda nighthawk 750 I ride around on too but it isn’t nearly as reliable for me and don’t wanna put too many miles on it so I use the 500 as the daily
I like this bike. I think it would be a great first or second bike. One thing I don't care for is the look of the exhaust, but I say that about a lot of bikes these days.
The exhaust really doesn't look great but it sounds considerably better than the older 500's. I slapped a Mivv Gp slipon on mine and every time I look at my bike something down there gets hard if you know what I mean.
I know!! They kind of kill us up here!! Hahaha. At least they are Canadian dollars,,,,,,. The Canadian equivalent of $7200 USD is about $9300 CAD, so if you are just over $10K all in out the door, you are not doing as bad as it can be on some other bikes. I’m an older guy with a balance issue that showed up. It’s not bad, but I’m done with 2 wheels,,,, especially now that I’m used to 3!! I ride a Can Am Ryker Rally and a Can Am Spyder RT. I like shifting, but with a trike you get used to the Automatic and the CVT. The Ryker is a lot of fun especially on gravel and winding gravel roads. You can hang the rear out when rounding the corner with a little effort and it just hangs there!! Of course make sure no one is coming!!l they do fall down a bit on 2 track though. If you straddle the trail with the front tires in the track it’s usually rough as h*ll with the rear wheel on “virgin” ground so to speak. If you put the rear tire in one of the grooves it’s a bit smoother, but then your front tires are on the rough and often slick grass,,,,. Not a full off-road bike, but sure makes gravel roads easy. The Spyder RT I keep on the pavement unless I accidentally find gravel, the. I seek out the pavement !!😂😂. It’s fine kinda, but the tires are too wide and not designed for it. Also it’s too expensive a trike to let the gravel chew up!!! The trikes are really nice in the brutal cross winds we get here in central and southern Alberta. No leaning and then checking to see if the front tire is even still on the road!! 😮😮 haha. I hope it’s a great summer for you!!
@@bernhardg6187 - Wow!! I know Denmark is an expensive place to live, but 50% markup?? Ouch! Is that partly because of the shipping costs are so much higher? That’s a lot. I don’t think I’ll complain again knowing how expensive it is there!! Thanks for the information!!
I'm looking round for a bike to get back into biking. I had to stop in 2017 because of money (and tinnitus). This bike looks perfect for what I need. I'm done with racing around everywhere, it doesn't interest me any more. I want to get something a bit more relaxed, so I can enjoy the ride more. and I'm only 5'1" with a 25" inseam so getting something smaller with a lower seat height (and lighter!) would be a distinct bonus. They look FABULOUS though. I'd love to know if it would be possible to swap the top yoke to change the clip-ons to the raised bars the naked version has. Jus to raise the seating position a bit more.
I got a Kawasaki ZX14R for 10700 a year and half ago. Compared to 7k for this little puppy it's laughable.....but i don't get 70mpg and definitelly can't go wide open anywhere...
I just feel like Honda along with other manufacturers have watered down their once superbike and supersports tiers (CBR, YZF, GSXR) etc, which doesn't bother me that much, but still this is closer to a CB than a CBR
Great for starting! But I have had mine as a brand new rider for a week now. Unfortunately to commute where I need to commute, the bike is very unpleasant to ride on the freeway due to how high the rpm’s go at 70+ mph it’s very annoying. I’ll be looking into a CBR650 or ZX-6R. If you have to commute on a fast freeway daily, I suggest not buying this one.
I really can't decide between this and the Ninja 400. The Ninja just seems like it would be a lot more fun to ride. It really comes down to weight - 60lbs lighter! It's the much faster and sharper-handling bike. Plus that huge analog tach with a 12,000rpm redline! All had for $1500 less than the Honda. But you get what you pay for, and the Honda not only has better reliability but the build quality, paint, fit and finish, brakes, suspension, and fuel economy is far superior. I would even say it looks better than the Ninja and that extra weight keeps you more planted on the highway, and probably keeps you from taking turns too fast as a newer rider. Truly an impossible decision!
N400 if you are going to rework ergos and do track days, but for real world sport riding, my Sword Silver CBR is great, for the reasons you listed and more. As another has stated, simply sitting on them both will be the first thing you need to do.
this was an excellent production and general review. The one thing the reviewer did not mention was the excellent torque curve which at 6 4 and 229 it was a treat-- and i leave the bike mostly in 5th gear so my throttle response is strong and i sacrifice some mpg for great torquey response.--- , i rode my friend's bike and i thought about buying--- but i wish it had 62 or 66 hp --so i did not. still it is a great bike and its fit and finish is fine -- and i perceive lasting quality. -- i could have gotten a 2023 for a big discount so that would have made it a peach. The CBR 650 is too much money and its HP is not Useable in this Heavy traffic world so a 600 twin with 62 hp would be a great bike .
Just curious not trolling: What's the top speed any CBR500r owners had their bike at? I've got a Ninja 400 (came close to getting the Honda though) and the fastest I've ever gotten it to was 130 (w/slip-on exhaust) Just curious, I could see how the extra weight might be good or bad for that.
Would it be a good bike for a 45 minute commute to work? The trip is 30min 45mph stretch mainly through town with one 15mile stretch 55mph between work and home.
It is really comfortable motorbike, it is way more comfortable than super sport but it is not the best choice for long (an hour!!!!) commute (7:00 min), WTF? So it is comfortable for what? Lie on it and watching stars at night?
Interestingly it gives 3.5l/100km fuel consumption compared to 4.1l/100km for the Yamaha R3 and with less CO2 emission too. I would look at that more than the sound it makes. Is it similar in size to a Ninja 400? Would a rider over six feet manage okay with the riding position?
Im a short guy with a small inseam. I'm planning to get an Aprilia RS 660, but when I sat on this one for a try today - It was crazy comfortable, and I could flat foot it. But the Aprila's seat is higher by just 2 inches, and getting my leg over it was a bit of a challenge, and I end up tip toeing it. Im not really a beginner, as I have decent experience with 600cc bikes. Seeing the many reviews, Aprilia wins - no contest... but the whole comfort I got from trying out the 500 is getting the better of me. If I go on group rides (which I havent done before) A lot of my mates have upwards of 600's ... Im guessing that'd be a bad idea to be the runt of the group. What say you? Stick to my og plan of getting the RS 660? or get this 500r instead? is the CBR650r just as comfortable?
I’d say give the 650r a test. I’ve not ridden the 500 (isn’t available in India), nor have I ridden the RS660 (insanely expensive and not really popular), but I’ve ridden the 650r and am expecting mine to arrive by October this year. I’ll say quite comfortable and pleasant to ride. I felt the height was quite comfortable and would support a various range of heights to ride.
Keep in mind that testing the seat height in the showroom is a best case condition. Out on the road you'll have to deal with all the variables, as I'm sure you know. Not saying it can't be done, but your skill will constantly be tested.
Still using big heavy exhaust I see. When I had the 17 version I had to get a lighter slip on. Gave me so much more front end feel. I would have thought by now honda would have lightened the end can.
idk if it would make much sense but I really want to sell my cb300r for this one since it sounds perfect as a workhorse bike with plenty of power. I just really feel limited at freeway speeds on the 286 single and basically rattle my bones loose after every trip so I'd really like to step up to a 600 or 650 but don't really want to pay north of 9 grand for Hondas other offerings. I'm stuck atm
@@surferdude642 I've been doing alot of research and have come down to the mt07. Seems like a perfect bike for me tbh; decent highway, amazing intercity, fantastic aftermarket. now it's a matter of saving up.
@@izzy8609 Good choice, I have a 2016 FZ07 since new here in California, 24,000 miles and no issues. Powerful engine and gas mileage ranges from low 50's to 60 mpg plus all the attributes you mentioned. If you're under 150 lbs even the suspension is not bad.
@@surferdude642 yeah im a lightweight and I feel people are being overly critical of its suspension due to their track background or bias to fancier bikes. also have you noticed any rust on the swing arm or issues with the coolant pipes? I heard that was an issue some people have. I'll probably ride in the rain more times than I'd like so that would be a big issue if my swingarm suddenly shits the bed.
@@izzy8609 I don't have any issues with rust on swingarm or anywhere and the coolant pipes look fine. I have heard about those issues though. I guess I'm not the best person to address those concerns, heck it almost never rains here. It does get pretty cold, damp, and foggy on the coast and have done some riding in those conditions, but most of my riding has been in good weather so far.
I really want one of these but the dealerships are being crazy with the markups. I'm hoping maybe some of these end up on the used market for reasonable prices within the next year or two.
Thanks for the video review. Currently I ride the CBR250R, but I am planning to upgrade to a slightly bigger bike in the future. The CBR500R is one of those bikes I am considering. How big is the difference in performance between the cbr500r and the cbr650r?
im on my 3rd ninja, but i have always had cbr as a 2nd choice in the rear view mirror. the 500 is nice just wish they would max out the cc's on it. 500!!!
I would consider this bike but the only thing that is a deal breaker is the tank being so big and the handle bars too far forward since im not exactly big
No idea why people hold Yammies opinion to such high regard. His vids are good and his reviews are informative but that doesn’t mean his opinions hold any weight.
Honestly, you shouldnt really NEED a bigger faster sportier bike. Most roads in all of the countries on earth don't let you legally drive faster than 80 mph/128 km/h. If you do need more, you are either... - Doing something illegal, street racing or running form the cops. - A resident/visitor in Germany driving on the autotbahn. - Or you're racing on a race track doing super bike racing. For most people on earth who are law abiding citizens, you don't really need more than 50 horsepower on a bike. on a bike, that power makes for a formidable power to weight ratio. and speeding in general is exceptionally dangerous on a bike, as there is not much protecting you from a gruesome and exceptionally painful death. This bike i think is a perfect balance between practicality and power. It's as fast as you need it to be, but not excessively so. In my opinion, this is the ultimate sports bike because its everything a sane person would want. affordable, reliable, quality, well balanced and it has a very reasonable about of power. if i were to own a sports bike, this would be my pick.
I actually don't like this bike. I ride in Europe and for the A2 license this is the maximum amount of power you can ride for 2 years, so that's fair enough and makes this bike really balanced and not underpowered, given the context. I really like the looks of the CBR500R but its engine just doesn't feel like it belongs to this motorcycle. I was used to peppy and revvy 125 tompers and the first time I rode this Honda 500 I thought out loud "lol it feels like a tractor". It's quite torquy but it's just not revvy and "squeezable" (you know when you squeeze the engine like a lemon and it's a lot of fun). Which is fair enough, but it really doesn't match with its aggressive and sporty looks. I ended up buying a CB500X, which has the same engine (and most of the mechanical bits), it's more comfortable, it has a bigger screen fairing and you can tour more with it. But overall I think the 500X is more fair: the 500X rides how it looks, the 500R doesn't. I love my 500X so far. It's a bit boring, but its teaching me a lot and at the end of the day I still think it was the best pick for a learner A2 bike. If you like the sporty vibe, go with the Ninja 400, it kinda looks the same, but that one revs to the moon and screams while doing so. That's exciting. The 500R may go as fast as the Ninja 400 but it does so in a more boring way.
Have u guys ever heard of the zx25r or cbr250rr_sp? These are 250cc bikes with almost 51hp(zx25r)and I think43hp for Honda and they r much lighter so u get better acceleration I guess.i love this new 500r though ,my country allows bikes below 300cc on the streets😁
ZX25R and CBR250RR SP have no torque though so the Ninja 400 roasts both of them in 0-100kph or 0-160kph. Its only maybe at final top speed where they might catch up but they would all be similar top end speed anyway. The CBR500R would beat them both in a sprint too as it loses to the Ninja 400 but not by a huge amount. Check out a Ninja 400 thrashing the low torque ZX25R on here ...see for yourself.
I know one paper that the CBR 500 makes more power, but the ninja 400 actually puts down more power in side to side comparisons and is a faster bike overall.
@ElCoco1984 There is a substantial weight difference between a 650 and a 400. There is also a large weight difference between the CBR 500 and Ninja 400. If you're looking for power I would suggest moving up to the 600 class, not the 650.
price of this bike for first bike is too high, ninja 400 is cheaper 2k, these 2 bikes everything are highly alike, 2022 cbr 500r has some new upgrade, but I do not think it worth that price.
I’ve been riding my CBR500r for five years. I haven’t had an urge to get a larger bike at all. People compare themselves to others too much. I love this bike!
Good for you man! Dont give into peer pressure.
wow Honda is the best in vietnamese mind set. How do you feel about Yamaha? yamaha appearence is attractive a lot
Everyone is different, I ride one season with cbr 600f and I wanna go for cb1000r next season. 😊
@@lequachtien10the best brand is the one where its cheap to repair, get parts and accessories and ofc reliable, yamaha is a very good brand i see lots of honda in saigon so it gets a bit boring, u can go with kawazaki too
Don’t listen to Yammie on this bike. Probably the best starter sport bike you can buy. The suspension and brakes can handle a lot more power than the bike puts down, it’s also comfortable and competent and Honda reliability coupled with the looks of this make it worth the money in my opinion.
Yammie is the worst moto youtuber around. You'd do yourself a service to unfollow.
@@rollisays I thought I was the only one that thought of how he is, I also unsubbed long ago too.
@@rollisays wrong
Yammie became a snob. He started off pretty good when he just rode around having fun. He loves the smell of his own......
Nah. Listen to Yam. Coming from one who personally learned how to street ride on my folks' CBR500R, he's 100% right. I almost went and got one for myself as my second bike cuz I liked it but priced at around $2K over the Ninja 400 and about 1500 over the R3, it's just a bad deal. Almost got the R3 but found a deal I couldn't refuse on a Z900... It cost me almost as much as the CBR500R would have 😆
I am almost 55 years old, been riding over 45 years. Tons of different brands and styles. This is a great everyday rider. Great reliably, great gas mileage, and fast enough to have fun and live through it. It's a little heavier, but the extra weight makes for a lot better ride on the interstate. I added some Viking sport bags and go all day on this thing. It carries my 5'11" and 230 pounds fine. You can't go wrong with this bike.
I love how many times he said starter bike 😂. I’m 54 and got my first mini bike at 4. When I looked for motorcycles in 2021 I had a lot of decisions to make. This bike is the best of both worlds it is fun to drive and cheap. Insurance was a major factor. I can insure this bike for a 1/4 of what I guess he would call a non starter bike. My son pays in two months what I pay a year. Also I don’t need the fastest bike out there and this is plenty fast for hiway driving. I laughed at his hour ride time.
In your opinion I'm coming from a Harley Dyna FXDB never rode a sport bike except for wife's CBR 600rr around town. I'm looking at CBR 500r I'm 47 looking to ride to work & More aggressive on weekends. Rode a Kawasaki ZX-6R yesterday in low setting to work and few Twisties ..... A lot of unusable power around town. My speed demon days are gone but I do enjoy short burst of speed not maintaining 120 on highway anymore. I feel like I am downsizing big time from FXDB 103, but I'm bored of riding cruisers and 636 I can definitely see me going to fast. I'm your opinion what do you think should I go with a 600 or do you enjoy the CBR500? I have a 10-year-old that I want to make it home to and riding 636 yesterday I felt the need to go fast. Thanks in advance
so Honda is better than yamaha right? I love cbr150r tô but r15 is so cool for me because i am 5f99
@@lequachtien10best bike i've ever had is the cbr 600. The 300r, as a sport/city bike is to die for too.
6'6" with 35" inseam, shopping for a bike last year. Tried the Ninja 650, Ninja 400, MT-07, and CBR500R. Immediately knew this was the one; i had room, my knee caps didn't fight with tank indents, and I didnt look lile a circus bear on a mini-cycle. Yammie probably wouldn't dump on it as much if lived with tall ppl struggles. Totally agree this is a sport-touring in disguise.
Yammie is a Yamaha fanboy, what do you expect from him when talking about a Honda?
@@tiagofigueiredo2529 he really has skewed opinions on alot of bikes and has a negative stance on honda motorcycles
Yammie is a joke.
Yammie and spite are embarrassing. Absolutely nobody cares what the aprilia fanboy thinks. I love hondas but they are kinda overpriced i think
@@LandonClimbs there's no denying they are over-priced but I feel like I'm paying for something that has the right quality components
Got the 2022 model as my first bike. the inverted forks, dual disk brakes, and dual exit exhaust make it the best year for this bike since its inception. Fantastic little bike that will 100% do anything you need a motorcycle to do besides break the sound barrier, but thats not what you purchase this motorcycle for anyway. It has amazing mpg, looks awesome, is super comfortable while still retaining a mostly sporty appearance, and feels like a "bigger" motorcycle. As a thick boi, 5'10 220 pounds, i preferred this over the toy like ninja 400.
I had one, they are decent bikes. They aren't superfast, 50 hp, but they have a lot of torque and good midrange power. The cbr500 has some good suspension and a well made frame for a relatively cheap bike. It has good build quality and feels right and confident. It's fairly comfortable too. I could go for 3 or 4 hours before I would start getting a little sore. I made 500+ mile trips on this bike cruising between 95 and 105 mph. For those who want to know, the top speed is 116mph. You could get a bit more with a smaller back sprocket, the like could probably do 125 mph down a hill if you had the right sprockets. It's a bit of money to spend when you can find much more powerful bikes used. This bike will last a long time. It's well made, and the engine isn't stressed much, it's like 10 or 10.5 to 1 compression, and 87 octane friendly.
It was my first bike and like you said, ride for hours and not be sore and it’s a great beginner bike!! And perfect for daily driver. Very smooth and easy to control and not to much power to kill yourself but still gets up to speed pretty quick. Very smooth, comfortable and agile bike
I own a 2019 CBR500R as my first bike. I see the downfalls and positives, but as a 6'1 dude, about 200 lbs...it's a very nice ride for me. This is my first bike so I can't compare much. I've been on a 300cc ninja and it feels way to light and has a bad seating position for a person my size. So I'd like to tell myself that wouldn't be far different from the 400cc ninja. But as someone who has experienced this amazing bike...as a beginner...sometimes I feel a 650r would have been the right move. It's amazing at what it does, but as a safe rider, I still feel like it can be sluggish when u don't wish it to be.
I just got mine a week ago and it's been awesome, especially as a beginner. Only complaint at the moment i have about it is the 1st gear being really aggressive, bu then again I just started riding this. It's been awesome joining the motorcycle community.
I’m not the only one lol I was legit starting off from 2nd gear the other day just to have a bit of ease starting to move again after a red light lol
It's all about ur clutch ... u can throw that thang way up just let ur clutch out very slowly. Imagine a 1liter bike vs this lol n some ppl say yeah I wanna start on one as a first ever motorcycle yeah okay have fun
@@Redline6ix mane I live where there are some steep hills and I have to well at least around there start off on 1st. But other than that, all is good in the hood
@@murdrdem5736 legit got on the 500 and was suprised how many guys jumped on a 600 the first time they probably shat them selves lol
R7 > cbr500
i'm 6'2' and i have a 2020 400 ninja and a 21 cbr500r and the honda is my go to all the time. Much more comfort, doesn't get blown around in the wind and is more fuel efficient. If I ever raced I would use the n400 but for absolutey everything else I'd take the 500r hands down.
Why do you have two small bikes?
@@FunniestFlicks I'm fortunate enough to have 13 bikes, The 400 is my wife's and the 500 is for my daughter
Makes a good commuter and good at touring as well. Done 400km in a day and was superb.
Everybody dumps on this bike (too heavy, not enough power, etc). It's such an approachable, easy to ride bike. The Ninja 400 is pretty good in that regard too, but I give the comfort award to the CBR. One thing I tell new riders is that an aggressive seating position will make learning to ride a bit more challenging. KTM RC390 would be a good example of an entry level sport bike that isn't ideal for new riders. Likewise, if you are aging, overweight, and have bad joints like me, the CBR is a much easier bike to live with.
That said, when I worked at a powersports dealer, I pushed a lot of folks to the Ninja 400 because it's an absolutely wonderful bike. It's actually not too uncomfortable for me, but the overall size is a bit cramped for over 6 footer whereas the CBR is a little bigger, roomier bike.
I would almoat classify the CBR as a sport touring bike. Find some luggage that fits and a double-bubble windscreen and set off for the horizon. The CB500X probably makes more sense for that, but not everybody wants an ADV style bike (I'll admit that I do, though).
Price is the biggest disadvantage when conpared to the 400cc class. This newest version of the CBR is the best yet with its inverted forks and dual disc front brakes, but you aren't really giving up that much compared to older versions. The sweet spot would be a 2017-2018 which has some updates compared to the first-gen version and should be available for a decent-ish price (maybe not so much now with Covid tax, inflation, etc). If you are a real cheapskate, just go buy an old Suzuki SV650.
get an old and very underrated SV1000s.
Back when I was looking at buying my first bike, I saw the motorcycle magazine comparison test of the CBR500, RC390 and the Ninja 400. That test showed the cbr being slower and more expensive than the other two. I ended up going with the RC390 without testing anything else. I while later, a friend of mine bought the Ninja 400. We swapped bikes for a little while, and I found the ninja 400 wildly uncomfortable. The bars were too narrow, and angled terribly. My feet felt too far forward, and I felt entirely too upright. I hated it.
Moral of the story: Comfort is subjective.
@@TeamNoAffiliation Comfort is very subjective. My comment was from the perspective of a pretty broad generalization. Most new riders find that low handlebars are harder to control with confidence. I'm just beyond 30 years riding, and I do not find the typical aggressive sport bike riding posture comfortable or confidence inspiring. A relaxed body will generally have better control over a motorcycle.
This is all you need for a "first" motorcycle meaning NO experience on two wheels except bicycle
I like ninja 400 more, honda price is also high, 2 bikes are alike
I have one, red 2021 and love it. I tried the mt07 too it's more powerful but the cbr500r is funnier to ride and heat less in the busy roads. Love how you can hear and feel the pops even with stock exhaust. A great every day bike and also have some fun too. The next upgrade for me would be a 4 cylinder bike. My eyes are on the cbr650r.
My exact thought too
I got the same color as in the video and when I let go of the bar when riding the bike just starts to steer right. Is this normal?
@@kasit008 Does it pull to one side when you're accelerating on a straight road as well? If yes then your rear wheel might be misaligned.
However it's more likely that you're just feeling the camber of the road. Roads are often slightly tilted to one side, or sloped allowing rain water to flow off more easily.
@@philipe.9466 I don’t feel anything weird when my hands are on the handlebars. Guess it’s just the road then.
Thanks mate!
@@philipe.9466 Ok new discovery. I tried like really relaxing my grip on a road thats sloped down to the left but my bike still steers to the right. I can feel the tension on my left arm constantly pushing on the left handlebar to make it go straight. Or right arm pulling in
Seems good for what it is. I’ve seen a couple people mentioning it’s speed and it being too slow. No ones buying anything smaller than a 600 for speed so not too sure why speed would even be a topic with this bike.
I got a cbf and I can't legally fully make use of the second gear in town, and 3rd gear on backroads. 48hp is more than enough to have fun with.
But if you like to ride in straight lines I can understand 600cc+ people abit.
Not much to complain here. Looks beautiful, performs decent, quality hardware and the engine is just enough for me personally.
iT IS A PERFECT BIKE!
NO MATTER WHAT - A Dedicated rider can dominate on this bike. IT is ideal.
I totally agree
It’s really interesting seeing all these comments about the price tag. I just got one, and it was literally the cheapest new a2 compliant “sport” bike I could get. I have to say tho, ninja 400 is not a thing in my country, we only get the 125 and if you want a bigger one you have to go for the 650, which is not a2.
How much is one in America or wherever you live? Under 3.5k euros you cant find one.
im talking about Germany, and used one
i see a lot of taller dudes talking about how this bike is comfortable for them but also, as a shorter/lighter rider (5'5ish) it's great for me as well.
I'm 6'4" and 300lbs and this bike is super comfortable and gets around quick with me on it
After owning one for a while it’s not so much a sport bike as it is a sport commuter. It’ll handle well for what it is , plenty fast for daily use, but not worth the cost. I’d only buy used or just bump up to the 650r. I paid $4k for my 2017 last February
I have the 650r and it's a great bike. Economy wise I kinda wish i had bought this instead.
@@williamdavis4809 I’m getting 130 miles from my sv650. I got 250 miles with the 500r
@@Otterplus You should be getting alot more than 130miles. Its a 4 gallon tank with 50mpg
@@keeanshank aftermarket exhaust + repeated instant torque giggles = low fuel economy. With the stock can it gets around 170-190 miles per tank
I enjoy this bike more than any other bikes I’ve ridden. Ninja, GSXR, Harleys you name it it’s great all around.
Excellent review, one of the best I’ve seen in years. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
This is the first time I've seen this motorcycle. It looks really nice and comfortable.
Love my 2014 cbr500r. Was my first bike I learned on. I still commute every day on it. Got an 06 yamaha warrior because it was cool and powerful, but the gas only lasted 90 miles before refilling, traded it for a concours 14 for long trips with a passenger. But when it's just me. I still prefer to ride the cbr500r for long day trips. Super easy to service and fun enough without getting in too much trouble. And you said if you have an hour commute, this bike isn't the best choice. Just the other day I did 420 miles in 10 hours on this bike and my butt didn't even hurt. Surprisingly for me personally I am more comfortable on this than my concours 14. My upper back starts to hurt on the concours after 2 hours. Don't know why.
New one has a new TFT display and it’s nice!
Yeah i bought mine in 2016. Went from a ninja 250 to this bike. I love it, bike is great for all around riding.
Was it enough of an upgrade? Im going from CBR300 but I feell like this wont be enough of an upgrade
I like how the small bike trend started at 250, and then 300s came out, and then 400s, and now 500. What's next, 600?
600 is already a thing
And there's a 150 in most 3rd world countries.
@@Skrillezzzs that was the joke ;)
Yamaha topping it at with the r7 ;)
I plan on getting one for my first sport bike. Thanks for the review
Perfect choice. I picked up the Sword Silver in December and it has been so much fun. The handling is really impressive and the brakes are really strong once the pads are properly bedded. The ergos are perfect; not straight up like N400 and not racer replica either. Puts you in a good sporting position that also works for when you aren't scratching backroads.
I am a very experienced rider and I have other bikes in the stable, but the CBR is the one I reach for first. The new front suspension and twin discs up front are a big deal. Great feedback from the front end, and worth the extra dollars compared to damper rod fork on '21 model.
I have the CB500F and I am enjoying it a lot as my first bike :)
got a 2015 cbr500r, mine does not have abs but i’ve heard you do not want it if your wheeling a bit. It’s a pretty damn good starter bike, been dailying it for 2 monthes now.
as a owner of this one from 2019 I'm glad to choose this bike anytime, is a great bike but not for competition, great fuel comsumption and plenty of power to stay in the law but have some fun
At the age 51 and a few different bikes i have to say i cannot fault my 2019 Honda cbr500r its prefect all year round though any weather . Before this bike i had Honda cb500f for five years and 2001 honda cb500s . They are work horse . The worst bike was Suzuki bandit 600s which had electrical problems, engine problems which needed a complete engine rebuild .
I just test drove one today and it is definitely way above the competition in the comfort department. Worth the extra money all day if you are over 6' like I am. This bike has plenty of power.
Been on mine for 4 years and there is nothing which really convinces me to get something bigger.
The R7 maybe, but dealers want 13k€ over here for them.
Maybe if Kawasaki drops the zx4r in Europe I could consider. But at the same time I'd also trade my cbf in for a new cbr if it came with a 270° crank.
Honest review guys great job ✌
He was only honest at the end. It's a decent bike right up until you look at the price and look at the competition. It's thousands more expensive with less performance compared to the comp. It's like 500 dollars cheaper than a MT-07 new.. I feel like they said this stuff not to upset Honda.
I remember the cb500f from 20 years ago, similar engine to this but with 58hp, 35lbs torque and 125mph. If Honda derestricted this bike and gave it 540cc instead of 471cc, you would get 60hp + and 40lbs + torque with the same fuel economy. Call it the CBR500 RR.
But that won't happen because of how licenses work in europe...
Wow, this bike looks super nice! I bet it is a super nice commuter.
I have a 2018 model and i love this bike. Its my daily commuter and so comfort, reliability and MPG is essential and this bike delivers. I average 66 MPG which is unheard of for most cars. Its got that sporty look but with a comfortable sitting position. The only negative I have is the exhaust, its....there lol very quiet, not much to hear. I upgraded it with a dekelvic exhaust and its perfect now. Highly recommend it.
Excellent video! Just the info I needed!
Hello, I'm an experienced CBR500R rider who rented that sane model of bike for a week straight. Note, I've never ridden a race bike before but I have 20 years of riding experience. Keep in mind I was riding this bike for eight hours straight inside a city until the evening arrived.
In my experience, this bike was the most safest and fastest possible bike for teaching a new rider in the realm of speed and corning.
A few examples:
- Good throttle response for getting out if dangerous situations with dumb riders who are drunk or not paying attention.
- Fantastic braking, I've gone through countless break checks through tight corners and straight stretches from a unused parking lot. Going in at the total speed of 80kph-25kph and stopping without lifting the back wheel or skidding.
- No issues with the machine in any with way. Unlike the Duke.
I really like the arrest me red but now I need to place them side by side to make a decision. 38 yrs riding this is more what I’m looking for than the ninja which I found physically smaller than I like and a lot more frame flex in the corners than I prefer
its an odd prospect imo... if you want a sport-bike as a starter, Ninja 400... after that you will want to up the power more so 9~ hp is not going to do it... go for something in the 600 range. Now, as a first and possibly forever bike... like, you want to get on the road, have enough power to do highways easily and don't really care much about overt speed... seems fine. I would go for the cb500x or the naked F version personally but that is me.
I got this last week and love it, I’ve got a Honda nighthawk 750 I ride around on too but it isn’t nearly as reliable for me and don’t wanna put too many miles on it so I use the 500 as the daily
I like this bike. I think it would be a great first or second bike. One thing I don't care for is the look of the exhaust, but I say that about a lot of bikes these days.
The exhaust really doesn't look great but it sounds considerably better than the older 500's.
I slapped a Mivv Gp slipon on mine and every time I look at my bike something down there gets hard if you know what I mean.
2013 here for me, insane bike, first bike, but im inlove
If I wanted to go with something a little bit bigger for my first bike would cbr 650 r still be a good choice? Or is that technically a super sport?
It IS a sport bike
Stop saying it isn't , lol. What it isn't is a SUPER sport.
In Canada this bike out the door with taxes is a few hundred dollars over $10,000!
I know!! They kind of kill us up here!! Hahaha. At least they are Canadian dollars,,,,,,. The Canadian equivalent of $7200 USD is about $9300 CAD, so if you are just over $10K all in out the door, you are not doing as bad as it can be on some other bikes.
I’m an older guy with a balance issue that showed up. It’s not bad, but I’m done with 2 wheels,,,, especially now that I’m used to 3!! I ride a Can Am Ryker Rally and a Can Am Spyder RT. I like shifting, but with a trike you get used to the Automatic and the CVT. The Ryker is a lot of fun especially on gravel and winding gravel roads. You can hang the rear out when rounding the corner with a little effort and it just hangs there!! Of course make sure no one is coming!!l they do fall down a bit on 2 track though. If you straddle the trail with the front tires in the track it’s usually rough as h*ll with the rear wheel on “virgin” ground so to speak. If you put the rear tire in one of the grooves it’s a bit smoother, but then your front tires are on the rough and often slick grass,,,,. Not a full off-road bike, but sure makes gravel roads easy. The Spyder RT I keep on the pavement unless I accidentally find gravel, the. I seek out the pavement !!😂😂. It’s fine kinda, but the tires are too wide and not designed for it. Also it’s too expensive a trike to let the gravel chew up!!!
The trikes are really nice in the brutal cross winds we get here in central and southern Alberta. No leaning and then checking to see if the front tire is even still on the road!! 😮😮 haha.
I hope it’s a great summer for you!!
@@shitloveaduck this bike is aprox 15.5k cad in denmark which unfair pricing what you get there
@@bernhardg6187 - Wow!! I know Denmark is an expensive place to live, but 50% markup?? Ouch! Is that partly because of the shipping costs are so much higher? That’s a lot. I don’t think I’ll complain again knowing how expensive it is there!! Thanks for the information!!
Hi ,I paid 8933 USD out the door in Detroit last week for this bike (red)
@@shitloveaduck i think government taxation on vehicles.
I'm looking round for a bike to get back into biking. I had to stop in 2017 because of money (and tinnitus). This bike looks perfect for what I need. I'm done with racing around everywhere, it doesn't interest me any more. I want to get something a bit more relaxed, so I can enjoy the ride more. and I'm only 5'1" with a 25" inseam so getting something smaller with a lower seat height (and lighter!) would be a distinct bonus. They look FABULOUS though. I'd love to know if it would be possible to swap the top yoke to change the clip-ons to the raised bars the naked version has. Jus to raise the seating position a bit more.
I got a Kawasaki ZX14R for 10700 a year and half ago. Compared to 7k for this little puppy it's laughable.....but i don't get 70mpg and definitelly can't go wide open anywhere...
Brillant review. Thank you.
I just feel like Honda along with other manufacturers have watered down their once superbike and supersports tiers (CBR, YZF, GSXR) etc, which doesn't bother me that much, but still this is closer to a CB than a CBR
So it's just a CB500F wearing glasses, Clark Kent style.
kind of the opposite , all show an no go
When I purchased my SV1000s in 2008, I got it out the door for $6800 ($9800 in today's dollars). This does not seem like such a great deal.
Great for starting! But I have had mine as a brand new rider for a week now. Unfortunately to commute where I need to commute, the bike is very unpleasant to ride on the freeway due to how high the rpm’s go at 70+ mph it’s very annoying. I’ll be looking into a CBR650 or ZX-6R. If you have to commute on a fast freeway daily, I suggest not buying this one.
I really can't decide between this and the Ninja 400. The Ninja just seems like it would be a lot more fun to ride. It really comes down to weight - 60lbs lighter! It's the much faster and sharper-handling bike. Plus that huge analog tach with a 12,000rpm redline! All had for $1500 less than the Honda. But you get what you pay for, and the Honda not only has better reliability but the build quality, paint, fit and finish, brakes, suspension, and fuel economy is far superior. I would even say it looks better than the Ninja and that extra weight keeps you more planted on the highway, and probably keeps you from taking turns too fast as a newer rider. Truly an impossible decision!
If you haven't bought one yet... sit on both and that should help steer you one way or the other.
N400 if you are going to rework ergos and do track days, but for real world sport riding, my Sword Silver CBR is great, for the reasons you listed and more.
As another has stated, simply sitting on them both will be the first thing you need to do.
this was an excellent production and general review. The one thing the reviewer did not mention was the excellent torque curve which at 6 4 and 229 it was a treat-- and i leave the bike mostly in 5th gear so my throttle response is strong and i sacrifice some mpg for great torquey response.--- , i rode my friend's bike and i thought about buying--- but i wish it had 62 or 66 hp --so i did not. still it is a great bike and its fit and finish is fine -- and i perceive lasting quality. -- i could have gotten a 2023 for a big discount so that would have made it a peach. The CBR 650 is too much money and its HP is not Useable in this Heavy traffic world so a 600 twin with 62 hp would be a great bike .
Just curious not trolling: What's the top speed any CBR500r owners had their bike at? I've got a Ninja 400 (came close to getting the Honda though) and the fastest I've ever gotten it to was 130 (w/slip-on exhaust) Just curious, I could see how the extra weight might be good or bad for that.
Would it be a good bike for a 45 minute commute to work? The trip is 30min 45mph stretch mainly through town with one 15mile stretch 55mph between work and home.
I commuted 40 Miles round trip for 6 months straight on my first gen 500r. No issues.
Yes
I like the bike, very easy and comfortable. Gas is about 63 mpg where I’m at.
The only thing I don't like about Honda's 500s is that they don't give you a rear tire hugger, the rear shock does get dirty when riding in the rain.
I do wish that Honda decides to put a 270° crank in these one day.
Or Kawasaki drops the zx4r in Europe.
I think I'll hold off for the 2022 cbr650r when it releases in the US.
Im liking the red & White CB500R great price
It is really comfortable motorbike, it is way more comfortable than super sport but it is not the best choice for long (an hour!!!!) commute (7:00 min), WTF? So it is comfortable for what? Lie on it and watching stars at night?
Riding for 33 years and never had problems with lichtbulb's .
Don't have to replace the whole unit so led sucks
Interestingly it gives 3.5l/100km fuel consumption compared to 4.1l/100km for the Yamaha R3 and with less CO2 emission too. I would look at that more than the sound it makes.
Is it similar in size to a Ninja 400? Would a rider over six feet manage okay with the riding position?
Im a short guy with a small inseam. I'm planning to get an Aprilia RS 660, but when I sat on this one for a try today - It was crazy comfortable, and I could flat foot it. But the Aprila's seat is higher by just 2 inches, and getting my leg over it was a bit of a challenge, and I end up tip toeing it. Im not really a beginner, as I have decent experience with 600cc bikes. Seeing the many reviews, Aprilia wins - no contest... but the whole comfort I got from trying out the 500 is getting the better of me. If I go on group rides (which I havent done before) A lot of my mates have upwards of 600's ... Im guessing that'd be a bad idea to be the runt of the group. What say you? Stick to my og plan of getting the RS 660? or get this 500r instead? is the CBR650r just as comfortable?
I’d say give the 650r a test. I’ve not ridden the 500 (isn’t available in India), nor have I ridden the RS660 (insanely expensive and not really popular), but I’ve ridden the 650r and am expecting mine to arrive by October this year. I’ll say quite comfortable and pleasant to ride. I felt the height was quite comfortable and would support a various range of heights to ride.
Keep in mind that testing the seat height in the showroom is a best case condition. Out on the road you'll have to deal with all the variables, as I'm sure you know. Not saying it can't be done, but your skill will constantly be tested.
Don't ride n groups as a beginner. It's too easy to try to catch up and get into trouble
I think Kawasaki is coming out with a 4r and it is an in-line 4. Neat to ride one.
I think the bronze is the Kashima coating like Fox use on their mountain bike parts
Still using big heavy exhaust I see. When I had the 17 version I had to get a lighter slip on. Gave me so much more front end feel. I would have thought by now honda would have lightened the end can.
How tall are you?
Prefer analog speedometer/fuel meter etc than electronic ones.
Should have helmet locks to keep helmets safe.
idk if it would make much sense but I really want to sell my cb300r for this one since it sounds perfect as a workhorse bike with plenty of power. I just really feel limited at freeway speeds on the 286 single and basically rattle my bones loose after every trip so I'd really like to step up to a 600 or 650 but don't really want to pay north of 9 grand for Hondas other offerings. I'm stuck atm
Look for a used 2018 or 2019 cbr500r, MT07, or a Ninja650. Any new 650 will be over $9k otd with the exception of Royal Enfield.
@@surferdude642 I've been doing alot of research and have come down to the mt07. Seems like a perfect bike for me tbh; decent highway, amazing intercity, fantastic aftermarket. now it's a matter of saving up.
@@izzy8609 Good choice, I have a 2016 FZ07 since new here in California, 24,000 miles and no issues. Powerful engine and gas mileage ranges from low 50's to 60 mpg plus all the attributes you mentioned. If you're under 150 lbs even the suspension is not bad.
@@surferdude642 yeah im a lightweight and I feel people are being overly critical of its suspension due to their track background or bias to fancier bikes. also have you noticed any rust on the swing arm or issues with the coolant pipes? I heard that was an issue some people have. I'll probably ride in the rain more times than I'd like so that would be a big issue if my swingarm suddenly shits the bed.
@@izzy8609 I don't have any issues with rust on swingarm or anywhere and the coolant pipes look fine. I have heard about those issues though. I guess I'm not the best person to address those concerns, heck it almost never rains here. It does get pretty cold, damp, and foggy on the coast and have done some riding in those conditions, but most of my riding has been in good weather so far.
I really want one of these but the dealerships are being crazy with the markups. I'm hoping maybe some of these end up on the used market for reasonable prices within the next year or two.
Why do all RUclips motorcycle journalists assume you're working your way up to daily driving a Speed Triple or mv brutale.
Everyone copies each other
Thanks for the video review. Currently I ride the CBR250R, but I am planning to upgrade to a slightly bigger bike in the future. The CBR500R is one of those bikes I am considering. How big is the difference in performance between the cbr500r and the cbr650r?
how tall should i be to ride this bike? decently comfortable, also willing to drop it lower if i need to
i’m curious how this bike would compare to the other popular beginner bikes like the ninja 400 or the r3?
im on my 3rd ninja, but i have always had cbr as a 2nd choice in the rear view mirror. the 500 is nice just wish they would max out the cc's on it. 500!!!
Taking driving lessons atm, going for a cheaper model first, but im definitly wanting this one eventually :P
I would consider this bike but the only thing that is a deal breaker is the tank being so big and the handle bars too far forward since im not exactly big
Seems like a nice bike but I want to sit more upright so the NC500X ?
Does this bike come with a slipper clutch like the Ninja 500?
Hey, I like my big orange blocky turn signals with halogen bulbs! Lol.
But I do want some LEDs.
One of the best Design !
Good honest, informed formed video. It is what it is (Honda). A bit pricy, but being a Honda, it has good value.
No idea why people hold Yammies opinion to such high regard. His vids are good and his reviews are informative but that doesn’t mean his opinions hold any weight.
When you have influence then you have weight for minds that don't think outside the box
LOVE MINE.
Looks like a really nice sportbike.
they really need to add the sport bike 600 sound all the 400s 250 300s sound like mopeds no matter how close to a 600
Honestly, you shouldnt really NEED a bigger faster sportier bike. Most roads in all of the countries on earth don't let you legally drive faster than 80 mph/128 km/h. If you do need more, you are either...
- Doing something illegal, street racing or running form the cops.
- A resident/visitor in Germany driving on the autotbahn.
- Or you're racing on a race track doing super bike racing.
For most people on earth who are law abiding citizens, you don't really need more than 50 horsepower on a bike. on a bike, that power makes for a formidable power to weight ratio. and speeding in general is exceptionally dangerous on a bike, as there is not much protecting you from a gruesome and exceptionally painful death. This bike i think is a perfect balance between practicality and power. It's as fast as you need it to be, but not excessively so. In my opinion, this is the ultimate sports bike because its everything a sane person would want. affordable, reliable, quality, well balanced and it has a very reasonable about of power. if i were to own a sports bike, this would be my pick.
No, i just can't be a goodie two shoes all the time.
Please help.... I've been planning on getting this bike. But I've only rode semi-automatic, and I'm kinda antsy to be honest 😭 best advice???
Learn manual
@@x-ray3431 tryna be sarcastic?? 🤣🤣 I've rode manual before just a hard time remembering to pull the clutch in. And I DRIVE MANUAL CARS🤣😭🤣
It was my 1st bike. You’ll be fine.
I think it's an interesting bike, the only problem I have is with the sound of the twin-cylinder engine, even with an exhaust I think it's just awful.
I actually don't like this bike. I ride in Europe and for the A2 license this is the maximum amount of power you can ride for 2 years, so that's fair enough and makes this bike really balanced and not underpowered, given the context.
I really like the looks of the CBR500R but its engine just doesn't feel like it belongs to this motorcycle.
I was used to peppy and revvy 125 tompers and the first time I rode this Honda 500 I thought out loud "lol it feels like a tractor". It's quite torquy but it's just not revvy and "squeezable" (you know when you squeeze the engine like a lemon and it's a lot of fun).
Which is fair enough, but it really doesn't match with its aggressive and sporty looks.
I ended up buying a CB500X, which has the same engine (and most of the mechanical bits), it's more comfortable, it has a bigger screen fairing and you can tour more with it.
But overall I think the 500X is more fair: the 500X rides how it looks, the 500R doesn't.
I love my 500X so far. It's a bit boring, but its teaching me a lot and at the end of the day I still think it was the best pick for a learner A2 bike.
If you like the sporty vibe, go with the Ninja 400, it kinda looks the same, but that one revs to the moon and screams while doing so. That's exciting.
The 500R may go as fast as the Ninja 400 but it does so in a more boring way.
Im guessing ninja 650 is same price. And very close to weight my main concern im almoat 5'7
I agree.. it's over priced, over weight and under powered. That's why you don't see many of them on the roads compared to Duke 390's and Ninja 400's.
CBR 250RR is also damn good
I'll take the ninja 400.
Yep. $1000 CDN less and almost 60 lbs lighter at the same HP.
R7 > ninja 400
Have u guys ever heard of the zx25r or cbr250rr_sp? These are 250cc bikes with almost 51hp(zx25r)and I think43hp for Honda and they r much lighter so u get better acceleration I guess.i love this new 500r though ,my country allows bikes below 300cc on the streets😁
ZX25R and CBR250RR SP have no torque though so the Ninja 400 roasts both of them in 0-100kph or 0-160kph. Its only maybe at final top speed where they might catch up but they would all be similar top end speed anyway. The CBR500R would beat them both in a sprint too as it loses to the Ninja 400 but not by a huge amount. Check out a Ninja 400 thrashing the low torque ZX25R on here ...see for yourself.
I know one paper that the CBR 500 makes more power, but the ninja 400 actually puts down more power in side to side comparisons and is a faster bike overall.
Yes but that is so uninteresting. If you really want more power, buy a 650.
@ElCoco1984 There is a substantial weight difference between a 650 and a 400. There is also a large weight difference between the CBR 500 and Ninja 400. If you're looking for power I would suggest moving up to the 600 class, not the 650.
price of this bike for first bike is too high, ninja 400 is cheaper 2k, these 2 bikes everything are highly alike, 2022 cbr 500r has some new upgrade, but I do not think it worth that price.
good review!
Im 5 ft nothing. I wonder if I can fit on this bike???
I just bought a 2019,
I'm under 5' 4.luckily I came across one lowered as it's just the same height now as my gs500f suzuki
The front of the fairing is just a rip-off of the 2017 Ninja 650 Kwak. Looks bloody good though.