2018 HONDA CBR500R RELEASED

January 9, 2019 10:26 AM AWST

The MY18 version of Honda’s middleweight CBR500R has arrived, with the LAMS-legal supersports machine carrying over familiar mechanical specification, but bringing three new colours. New for 2018 are a choice of Graphite Black, Grand Prix Red or two-tone Pearl Metalloid White/Grand Prix Red paint finishes.

The 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC engine is unchanged, producing a claimed 34.4kW and 42.4Nm, as well as good fuel economy from the 15.7-litre fuel tank.

The 41mm front fork has external preload adjusters (added for the MY16 version), while the Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension offers nine-stage preload adjustability.

Other standard features unchanged for 2018 include 320mm front and 240mm rear wave pattern brake discs with ABS, five-step adjustment on the front brake lever, 17-inch wheels, an LED tail light and dual LED headlights. List price (excluding ORCs) for the 2018 Honda CBR500R is $7,699, which is a $200 increase on the MY17 list price. See you Honda dealer for further details.