Honda CBR500r Review - TOP 5 REASONS to Buy in 2021 

Are you looking at purchasing the CBR500 as your next motorcycle? Let me know in the comments if this is your first bike, a bike you're stepping into, or if you're a returning rider! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - 1) Great for beginners, novice riders 01:40 - 2) Commuter capabilities 06:03 - 3) Cost of ownership 07:42 - 4) 471cc parallel twin engine 09:03 - 5) Looks/design/aesthetic 11:10 - Conclusion & Comparables Thanks for watching.

I just booked my CBR 500R today at the Honda showroom in Belgium. So happy with my decision. I was also a CBR 250R owner previously.

So I own this bike for about 5 months and I love it as my first bike. It is amazing for beginners 🏍

Great review, love how you outlined the important information in a brief way, gonna get this one soon!

Love the energy man you seem chill

Can’t wait to get mine !! Awesome review

I just got the white 2021 and I love it! It's so comfortable! It's going to be my commuter for work.

Very good video, thanks. Lots of good info from an actual owner instead of a judgement call after a 15 minute test ride.

Well, you've helped narrow down my search for my next bike. The Honda 500 cc platform definitely sounds like the way I won't to go. Great review and very informative. Thanks

Thanks for this video, I'm saving up for the 2022 variant. Wish me luck!

dude thank you for this video, honestly this might be a good reason why imma buy this cbr 500r. it took me weeks on back and forth on which would be the best for a beginner bike. Thanks again!!

liked the review..it helped a lot

Eyyy, we have the same journey my dude! I started out on a 250 as well and moved up to a CBR500R 2021.

I just graduated from CBR 125 which I use for the last 1.5 years to CBR 500R. Love the bike, enough power for everything but still beginner friendly in terms of power band and riding position. I chose this bike since I'm still wary to ride 600cc inline 4 sport bike.

Great video

Great video. I have a cbr250r 2017 right now, and i'm thinking about get a 2017or 2018 cbr500r. (it's suck that 2019+ models do not come in Turkey :/). so i'm searching for cbr500r videos like this and i really enjoyed it. thanks a lot

I have been riding for over 5 years and my first bike was a 750cc Honda Nighthawk, it was fast and heavy but I learned a lot. I then bought this bike and I did not expect a whole lot but I love it soooo much and have had many 400+ mile days on it! I will keep it for the rest of my life

Tha is for the great video! 🇨🇦

I own a 2020 CBR500R, and I agree with the points you presented. Pros: Honda quality and reliability, looks, gas mileage, smooth engine and transmission. 2020 has a slipper clutch, digital display, and more mid-range torque. Cons: New Price, Weight vs power ratio.

I have a 2018 cb300f, it is my very first motorcycle. I've never really had the urge to ride a motorcycle until I bought a moped, and then I got the itch LOL to get a motorcycle, me being a beginner wanted to start off with something I can learn and get comfortable with, and I'm about to step up my game with the CBR 500 I don't need anything faster than that meaning I don't need that temptation LOL because if you have it you going to use it love the CBR 500 that's my next step up.

Bought a 2016 in 2018 that was still in the original crate for a sweet price. Agree 100% with all your points. Love this bike and it puts a smile on my face every time I jump on. Honda reliability is legendary. Maintain your chain, tires and oil and you are set. Can't go wrong buying this bike.

2016 black mat love it

I bought a new 2021 CBR 500R last year and agree with you on your review. I commute to work on this nearly every day and do group rides on weekends to various locales within 100 miles or so. It's great for that type of stuff. I may move up to the Honda 650 R as the 500R seems to try too hard to maintain a decent freeway speed, (70-80mph.) on the longer stretches. For looks, price and Honda reliability, this bike's a winner!

Hi there Me too got a 2016 model and totally love it. Most people think it's a 600 or 1000 from the distance. Will deffinetly move up in the future but at this point this bike is just perfect. It looks super cool ,rides very comfortably and reliable. Got the Kauffman shortie and yes looks great ,sounds a bit meaner but too painful for ears.lol Black gunpowder color. Great vid you made . Good job Cheers from Australia.

I bought this bike last year fully custom these bikes with straight exhaust sound good

I got myself a brand new 2018 Kawasaki Z650 in 2018, and part exchanged it for a 2014 cbr500r in 2019. I much prefer everything about the 2014 cbr500r over the Z650, I keep upgrading everything on the cbr. I find it really comfortable. I had a cb500 2019 as a hire bike, and it was more cramped and did not have as comfortable seat as my bike..

I'm looking into getting my first bike so I've been looking around and I think I'm going to pull the plug on the CBR500R. Loved the video, I'll keep you up to date on when I get it and how I like it if you want.

They had one for sale at honda extreme couple weeks ago. A 2016. For 4k. 12k kms on it. Pretty nice bike. Would have bought it for sure if i didn't got my gixxer 600. We should ride this summer. I am still new. Trying to expand my riding circle still. Great video btw!

Nice review brother. I just purchased mine here in the Philippines. Ride safe.

Hi, great review and info on the CBR500R. Where in Canada this video filmed?

I picked up a 2019 as my 4th bike (following a Ninja 250, Yamaha FZ6, FZ6R sport-tourers). Super easy bike to live with and costs very little to run (fuel and insurance). Excellent lighting and riding position, plenty of low-end and mid power, though it doesn't wind out as excitingly as the Ninjas or inline-4s. My only issue was the wind hitting the bottom of my helmet, causing a pretty bad turbulent sound (not buffeting, though). I rode with the windscreen off which was better but now have an aftermarket windscreen that will hopefully alleviate it enough. I see this as a 'forever bike' as it's everything I want in a daily rider and they're well-known for longevity with their fairly relaxed engine and Honda build. The only reason I would trade it is to get a more gravel/light-trail friendly bike -- namely the CB500X. Not many twisties where I live but lots of interesting places to explore off the beaten path.

I love my 500R just an excellent all rounder

I am 42 and Looking to maybe by one :) i have hade gsxr 600 and so on. Now i have a kawa er6n 650. But the cbr looks so good. And i hope the power will be enough. The fast riding days are over:) Great review btw 👍🏻

Bought one, I love it. It's a tad bit slow for me now, on the highway. But it's definitely fast enough to have fun, especially around the winding roads and stop and go traffic. It's so easy to ride, I've made mistakes and it has been so forgiving that if I was on a larger bike, I would have crashed. Planning on keeping this bike till it hits 30-50k miles. Already put 11 on it. New to riding so my insurance is a bit high to get a faster bike. Gas id good, insurance is cheap AF even with full coverage, maintaince is cheap AF. I might get a ninja 650 or if insurance would let me, a CBR 650r

U got a new sub I’m thinking of getting a ninja 400 Yamaha3 or a cbr500r

As a new rider and still studying I was looking for a old and cheap bike but someone 800 meters away from my house was selling the cbr500r 2019 for 2k euros!! I changed a very few pieces for a total of 100 euros and now it’s almost like a new bike :D I feel like it’s the perfect deal and even if it wasn’t the look I was searching initially I’m loving it more and more everyday!

Hey bud. Looking to buy this same bike. I'm in edmonton. Just finished my moto course.

im about 5.6 so this gives hope

Very cool bike. I have a 2019 CBR1000RR ... I love the fireblade but it's just too much power, I can't have fun on it without risk of death or serious injury.

Nice bike !

Great review.. how is it on groat road?

2022 model is better. can't wait

that looks very comfy for a sportsbike

Delkevic slip-on makes it sound like an IndyCar… not optional imo, mandatory.

I’m debating between a ninja 300 or this cbr 500. Haven’t owned a bike in ten years. I like that the fuel tank is bigger and that it has a more comfortable riding position for longer rides and commuting. The ninja 400 also interests me as well but the rider position is more sporty. I talked to one owner and he said he’s sore after a 150km ride. An D.C. the tank is a bit smaller. I think I would spend the money on a cbr 650 instead of the 400, they’re not that far of price wise. How’s the riding season in Edmonton? I’m thinking of moving to Alberta in the future. I heard you get a lot of snow.

If I was going to buy a CBR500R, I would look for an older used one for like half the price of a new one! They are basically the same bike from beginning to now apart from the updated look which I wouldn't mind either way. You recommended that Kawasaki Ninja 400... but you forgot to mention the R3 that will in fact outperform that CBR500, even with a displacement disadvantage. I'm a Honda guy but they really skimp out on anything spectacular with this 500..... it's pretty much a budget bare bone unspectacular bike, that's not to say I'm putting it down, it's a solid machine but just not a bike that Honda put much effort into.

2016 cbr 500r

I always ride with the high beam on during the day. Need people to see me

I’m in the market for getting my first bike ever. I was looking into the cbr500 for a while till I heard a cbr650. It sounds awesome and I’m willing to overlook the ugly headlights they have because of it lol

Honda motorcycles are great, I bought a 2022 month ago, it drives completely different - they probably improved the response of the engine in the 2022 model - a sports car that drove by you, in third gear I don't see it without making an effort :{

im getting myself on end of april, 2018 model. fromOttawa

Are those forks adjustable comes in stock? 2022 has showa non adjustable here in US, also did you pulled those clip ons on top of traverse by yourself, 2022 comes under the traverse (lower) I like your position better than 2022 models.

just put a deposit down on a 2022 model, put on waiting list for November at earliest in England.

Hey man I am a new rider. What do you recommend for riding pants and jacket

Beautiful ❤️ Voice of U 👍🖐️

Whats the camera mount/Camera you have on the mirror?

As someone who’s 5’4” what bike would you recommend? I have a 750 shadow but I’ve been looking into sports and can’t decide

Hey, what brand is the helmet you're wearing in this video?

you can even buy a puig downforce spoiler for it here in Germany :_:

Hello, is the tank metallic? To carry a magnetic bag. Thanks for your video

I just found a 2018, 8k miles, without abs, for $4k US. Might just jump on it after this

I really love Honda motorcycles, however, I'm 6'5". Would I fit on a CBR500? The idea would be to eventually move to a CBR600R and eventually down the road a CBR1000R. Just curious if I'm really shooting myself in the foot trying to go the Honda CBR route with my height. Most of the height is in my legs and I know the foot pegs are higher up on Honda's. Any Tall Honda CBR riders out there?

no - i'm returning to biking [old git], beginners bike that does 116 mph, not bad!

If I buy a road bike it will definitely be a Honda, and a CBR500r would definitely be a high contender (Dirt rider but not sure if I’ll ever buy a road bike)

what does the button do above the starter?

well im aiming for my dream goal and a motorcyle is gonna be my first vehicle just at work and saving money I had a question to ask will this bike be good for long travel riding? like maybe a couple hours etc?

CBR500R. Not a bad starter bike if you ask me

Ergonomics of the post 2019 model are different. Guess it's a previous model

Someone I know with a Ninja ZX-6R criticized my decision to get a Cbr500 by saying “why not get an R3, they’re the same speed lol”. I’m not exactly sure he’s wrong. F

Would this be good as a daily or a commute bike

what part of canada are you in brother?

hi i got a question i am 6'2 you think i can still ride this bike?

Where to find used bikes?

My uncle said if I finish high school he will give me his Rebel 500

Canada looks a lot like the US

I don’t think he tried to beat the vette

I was about to get that, but i'd go with the Rebel since i already had the CBR 150R. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KFpTlNZ28Zg.html

Top reason to not buy. It's a 500