Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has announced the arrival of the all-new Honda CBR500R in the country.
The Honda CBR500R sports bike now features an inverted front suspension of Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF BP) for excellent control, providing a sports riding experience when turning or braking from high speed, according to HPI. It also has lightweight 5-spoke sporty wheels.
Moreover, the CBR500R has a negative-display LCD meter for easy access to all the needed information while on the road. It contains dual trip meters, fuel level, consumption gauges, gear position, and shift-up indicators. In addition, it also includes all-LED lighting for the headlight, taillight, and turn light.
What’s more, it is built with a 296mm dual-disc front brake with a radial-mount caliper for high braking power, 2-channel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for confident braking during emergency situations, slipper/assist clutch to lessen the lever effort by 45%, and an emergency stop signal (ESS) to notify the vehicle behind in the event of sudden stops.
Equipped with 471cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC parallel twin and euro 5 emission compliant engine, the All-New CBR500R is expressway legal. It has a maximum power output of 35kW at 8,500rpm, a torque of 43.2Nm at 6,500rpm, and a fuel efficiency of 28.6 km/L.
It is priced at PHP 364,000USD 6,181INR 526,089EUR 5,951CNY 45,136, and it is now available at all Honda Big Bike dealerships nationwide. This sports bike also comes in two colors: the Grand Prix Red and the Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.
You may visit the official Honda Philippines website for more information.
