2022 Honda CBR500R, with 471cc engine, goes official
What's the story
Japanese automaker Honda has revealed the 2022 iteration of its CBR500R sports bike for the international markets. It should also make its way to India.
The vehicle sports cosmetic changes, including redesigned wheels, and offers better hardware as compared to its predecessor.
It draws power from a 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that generates a maximum power of 46.9hp.
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Why does this story matter?
The Honda CBR500R offers great performance and good looks for a premium price. By introducing its 2022 version, the company wants to boost the vehicle's sales in the global markets.
If the two-wheeler makes its way to India, the competition in the luxury bike segment will be raised considerably. It might rack up decent sales on our shores.
Design
The bike is offered in two color options
The 2022 CBR500R sits on a steel-tube frame and has a muscular fuel tank, split-style seats, an upswept exhaust, a raised windscreen, and golden-colored front forks.
The bike packs an all-LED setup for lighting, a digital instrument console, and rides on cast aluminium wheels.
It can store 20.4 liters of fuel and is offered in Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic shades.
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It runs on a 47hp, 471cc engine
The 2022 Honda CBR500R is powered by a 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that generates a maximum power of 46.9hp at 8,600rpm and 43Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The motor is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
Safety
It gets a rear mono-shock unit
To ensure the rider's safety, the new Honda CBR500R is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking.
Suspension duties on the two-wheeler are taken care of by 41mm Showa SFF-BP forks on the front side and a Pro-Link mono-shock unit with preload adjustability on the rear end.
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2022 Honda CBR500R: Pricing
In the US, the 2022 Honda CBR500R carries a price-tag of $7,199 (around Rs. 5.4 lakh). However, the details related to the bike's pricing and availability in India are yet to be disclosed.