Honda PH rolls out high-performance, expressway-legal CBR500R sports bike

MANILA: Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has officially launched the all-new CBR500R which comes with new advanced safety features.

The all-new CBR500R delivers sporty performance, excellent handling, and a super sports image due to its race bike style. It is also suitable for all riders because it is expressway legal, making it perfect for on-road leisure rides.

This sports bike now has an inverted front suspension with Showa 41mm separate function fork big piston (SFF BP) for improved control and a sports riding experience when turning or braking from a high speed. It also comes with lightweight five-spoke sporty wheels that provide excellent running performance.

A negative-display LCD meter is also installed on the all-new CBR500R for convenient access to all necessary information while on the road. It displays dual trip meters, fuel level, consumption gauges, gear position, and shift-up indicators. The motorcycle also features all-LED lighting for the headlamp, taillight, and turn light to improve visibility and safety, reduce engine wear, and give the big bike a sporty look.

The all-new CBR500R is also equipped with a 296mm dual-disc front brake with a radial-mount caliper for strong braking power, a two-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) for confident braking in emergency situations, a slipper/assist clutch to reduce lever effort by 45%, and an emergency stop signal (ESS) to alert vehicles behind during sudden stops.

The CBR500R is powered by a Euro 5-compliant 471cc liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC parallel twin engine that churns out a maximum power output of 35kW at 8,500rpm and a torque of 43.2Nm at 6,500rpm. The engine has a fuel efficiency of 28.6kpl.

The all-new CBR500R is available in two colors: Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. It is now available at all Honda Big Bike dealerships nationwide with a retail price of P364,000.

To learn more about Honda motorcycles, visit the official website of HPI at hondaph.com and follow Honda Philippines, Inc. on Facebook and @hondaph_mc on Instagram. For inquiries, call (02)-8581-6700 to 6799 or (0917) 884-6632.

Photos from Honda Philippines, Inc.

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