Im in Europe and we have a limit on the age and license. So i gotta get a A2 class license and bike and the CBR500R fits it. I finally decided i want a bike seriously. Alot of people said just buy a Honda cbr. They are reliable and you wont be at first an agresive rider so just get a honda and have a care free life. Thanks for the review man.
Guys I'm 5'9" and bought the 14' CBR500R. I'm 190lbs (mostly muscular) and it's a great fit. The power band is amazing, and it's a very forgiving bike. Good overall.
just rode my friend's 500 two minutes ago and was surprised at how much torque and power it had. The thing is not built for top speed but it will get to its top speed really fast. Great for beginners who want a little more than a 250. - my first bike was a yamaha fz6r
Great review! But, I have to disagree with your remarks at 4:45. Personally, I find the CBR500R to be perfectly comfortable on the freeway, and I'm usually cruising at 70 MPH or greater. Sure, the engine is working harder at these speeds, but that's the nature of the beast. I did a little Googling, and on a motorcycle forum I stumbled across, the owner of a 2008 CBR1000RR stated that at 75 MPH, his bike was turning at 6,000 RPM, a pretty frenetic pace. These are motorcycles, so unless you're on a low-revving V-twin, your engine is going to be turning at higher RPMs than you're used to in a car. To sum it up, riders coming to this bike from a 250 or 300 (and I suspect many 500 buyers are in fact upgrading from smaller machines) will be pleasantly surprised. Those machines are perfectly capable on the freeway, so when those riders step up to the bigger, heavier, and more powerful 500, I think they're going to be in for a treat.
Not disagreeing but for perspective a 600 redlines at 15k and the 1000RR is redlining at 13k. For them running at 6k is tickling the power band. We don't get near redline in 6th gear until the top end is being chased.
yes most definitely if you want to upgrade from a 250 to a 500 you're doubling your displacement so you'll definitely enjoy that upgrade. thanks for watching :)
That's true and I'm aware of this, I was simply doing a review of the 500 in it's factory form. But yes I could change the sprocket but then it would alter my speed reading on my cluster, do you know of any modules that fix that issue?
I read a review recently on the CB500X that even at 80mph when the revs are sky high the bike is still under stressed and returns over 50mpg. It's a Honda it can do redline all day. I'm thinking about one of these (2015 silver looks so good) or an R3.
I dont know whether to buy this or a yamaha r3 For my first bike? Im drifting more to the yamaha r3 for the looks and weight but the honda as you said has more power and also thicker wheels but its heavier and less nimble really really stuck! Good vid btw:)
The 500 isn't that much heavier than the r3 but it has a lot more power and torque. It's a fun bike man if say get the 500 because I'm already looking to jump to the 600 cc class and I haven't even had the bike for a full year yet lol
500r if you're planning to keep it for awhile. r3 if you're gonna upgrade to a 600+cc in a year or 2. I found the 500 to be quite nimble, enough to keep me happy on the street.
+xPockyness cheers for that, i was thinking of kerping my first bike for only 2 years then upgrading it to a 600 when i pass my full bike license so in that case ill probably go for the r3 & how long you planing on keeping your honda?
At minimum I'd probably have it for 5-6years before i plan to upgrade (financial reasons). but personally If i was in your situation i'd go with the r3 as well. There are people that hate on smaller bikes, but if you really love riding you'll enjoy any bike even if its a 125cc. Remember to ride smart, and the street isn't a track so don't pretend its one.
I feel like when getting a 500 Italian anything else you gonna want . More power after a couple months now what I do like its pretty safe beginning bike
To protect my ears when I'm riding (& always wearing a full-face helmet) I have to wear ear protection, so I don't actually hear much exhaust noise when I have my bike out on the road. Re: this Honda CBR500R, I love it, it's easily fast enough for me, and have not altered the exhaust. I ride carefully. A 4-cylinder 600cc would be way over the top for me, and the speed limit where I live is a max of 70mph on motorways anyway.
Thank you! All those bike really comes down to looks, which one looks better to you. They are equally as fast and probably have a couple things specific to the controls that will differ between bikes. But the 300 class is a great starter bike!
Mr CBR Also the 500 has a lot more torque at lower rpms.I prefer the look of the ninja but the engine on the honda is tempting...and the honda is an honda! I have to try them XD
yeah I could've done that if I still had that bike. Lots of things have changed and I'm now riding a 24' Honda CB1000r! :) Thank for watching the channel!
If everything goes well then I'm hoping to buy this bike in August. I'm moving up from my Honda XR 125. Watch out 6foot4Honda, 6Foot5CBR is coming to get you! I subbed btw :)
Hello, I just got my motorcycle license (limited to 35kW due to my age) and am interested in the cbr500r. So your length is good for this bike, even with the long rides? I'm 1.90m and searching for a decent bike which wont kill my back.
Yeah it's a great bike, I'm 6ft 5inches tall and I've taken this bike to LA which is about a 5 hour ride for me and I only had to stop twice to stretch. You're hands will fall asleep on long rides and your butt will fall asleep but you sacrifice that comfort when getting a sport bike
Im in Europe and we have a limit on the age and license. So i gotta get a A2 class license and bike and the CBR500R fits it. I finally decided i want a bike seriously. Alot of people said just buy a Honda cbr. They are reliable and you wont be at first an agresive rider so just get a honda and have a care free life. Thanks for the review man.
Guys I'm 5'9" and bought the 14' CBR500R. I'm 190lbs (mostly muscular) and it's a great fit. The power band is amazing, and it's a very forgiving bike. Good overall.
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just rode my friend's 500 two minutes ago and was surprised at how much torque and power it had. The thing is not built for top speed but it will get to its top speed really fast. Great for beginners who want a little more than a 250.
- my first bike was a yamaha fz6r
I’m deciding between this bike and an fz6r what would you suggest?
Great review! But, I have to disagree with your remarks at 4:45. Personally, I find the CBR500R to be perfectly comfortable on the freeway, and I'm usually cruising at 70 MPH or greater. Sure, the engine is working harder at these speeds, but that's the nature of the beast. I did a little Googling, and on a motorcycle forum I stumbled across, the owner of a 2008 CBR1000RR stated that at 75 MPH, his bike was turning at 6,000 RPM, a pretty frenetic pace. These are motorcycles, so unless you're on a low-revving V-twin, your engine is going to be turning at higher RPMs than you're used to in a car.
To sum it up, riders coming to this bike from a 250 or 300 (and I suspect many 500 buyers are in fact upgrading from smaller machines) will be pleasantly surprised. Those machines are perfectly capable on the freeway, so when those riders step up to the bigger, heavier, and more powerful 500, I think they're going to be in for a treat.
Totally agree.
Not disagreeing but for perspective a 600 redlines at 15k and the 1000RR is redlining at 13k. For them running at 6k is tickling the power band. We don't get near redline in 6th gear until the top end is being chased.
dailying a CBR250R (1st bike), highway riding every day, it does great for a 250. Can imagine the jump to this 500R would be so much better.
yes most definitely if you want to upgrade from a 250 to a 500 you're doubling your displacement so you'll definitely enjoy that upgrade. thanks for watching :)
Great bike man, I'm looking to get either this bike or an r3 by next summer..
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If you want lower rpms on the highway you could try a smaller sprocket on the rear wheel that seems to help a lot of people
That's true and I'm aware of this, I was simply doing a review of the 500 in it's factory form. But yes I could change the sprocket but then it would alter my speed reading on my cluster, do you know of any modules that fix that issue?
i do not
I read a review recently on the CB500X that even at 80mph when the revs are sky high the bike is still under stressed and returns over 50mpg. It's a Honda it can do redline all day. I'm thinking about one of these (2015 silver looks so good) or an R3.
Yeah I normally cruise at 70 and keep the tac right at 6k. But that's just me
I dont know whether to buy this or a yamaha r3 For my first bike? Im drifting more to the yamaha r3 for the looks and weight but the honda as you said has more power and also thicker wheels but its heavier and less nimble really really stuck!
Good vid btw:)
The 500 isn't that much heavier than the r3 but it has a lot more power and torque. It's a fun bike man if say get the 500 because I'm already looking to jump to the 600 cc class and I haven't even had the bike for a full year yet lol
+Mr CBR sweet bro thanks:) and lol yeah power is the main thing that bores people with their bikes after a while haha, safe riding pal!
500r if you're planning to keep it for awhile. r3 if you're gonna upgrade to a 600+cc in a year or 2. I found the 500 to be quite nimble, enough to keep me happy on the street.
+xPockyness cheers for that, i was thinking of kerping my first bike for only 2 years then upgrading it to a 600 when i pass my full bike license so in that case ill probably go for the r3 & how long you planing on keeping your honda?
At minimum I'd probably have it for 5-6years before i plan to upgrade (financial reasons). but personally If i was in your situation i'd go with the r3 as well. There are people that hate on smaller bikes, but if you really love riding you'll enjoy any bike even if its a 125cc. Remember to ride smart, and the street isn't a track so don't pretend its one.
I feel like when getting a 500 Italian anything else you gonna want .
More power after a couple months now what I do like its pretty safe beginning bike
To protect my ears when I'm riding (& always wearing a full-face helmet) I have to wear ear protection, so I don't actually hear much exhaust noise when I have my bike out on the road. Re: this Honda CBR500R, I love it, it's easily fast enough for me, and have not altered the exhaust. I ride carefully. A 4-cylinder 600cc would be way over the top for me, and the speed limit where I live is a max of 70mph on motorways anyway.
Nice bike, i have to choose between the cbr and the ninja 300...and maybe the r3
Thank you! All those bike really comes down to looks, which one looks better to you. They are equally as fast and probably have a couple things specific to the controls that will differ between bikes. But the 300 class is a great starter bike!
Mr CBR Also the 500 has a lot more torque at lower rpms.I prefer the look of the ninja but the engine on the honda is tempting...and the honda is an honda!
I have to try them XD
Maybe change the front bracket to 16 or 17 tooth and will drop those RPM’s a bit
yeah I could've done that if I still had that bike. Lots of things have changed and I'm now riding a 24' Honda CB1000r! :) Thank for watching the channel!
If everything goes well then I'm hoping to buy this bike in August. I'm moving up from my Honda XR 125.
Watch out 6foot4Honda, 6Foot5CBR is coming to get you!
I subbed btw :)
Thanks for the support! You're gonna love the cbr500! I'm enjoying the heck out of mine! And I guess I'm the tallest motovlogger that I know of haha
Mr CBR Thank you man! Yeah there is a motovlogger who is 6 foot 8 but I forgot his name.
I feel so short at 5''8 compared to you guys haha
At 5'8" though you're gonna fly down the streets on a 500! Haha
Mr CBR Haha yeah weighing in at 65kg does help!
you'll have to check out my newest review of my newest bike! Im Back in the seat again! Thanks for being a subscriber! :)
Hello,
I just got my motorcycle license (limited to 35kW due to my age) and am interested in the cbr500r. So your length is good for this bike, even with the long rides? I'm 1.90m and searching for a decent bike which wont kill my back.
Yeah it's a great bike, I'm 6ft 5inches tall and I've taken this bike to LA which is about a 5 hour ride for me and I only had to stop twice to stretch. You're hands will fall asleep on long rides and your butt will fall asleep but you sacrifice that comfort when getting a sport bike
I am 6 foot 4 inches tall and weigh 170punds. Is this worth looking into?
You sound like John c Riley
Haha thanks?? I guess I may sound like him but I sure don't look like him. Lol
What's the exhaust you got ?
Is your exhaust loud with the bike?
It's not too loud, just enough to put a smile on my face when I open up the throttle lol
What bike are u riding now?
I'm now on a 2024 CB1000r :)
While watching this... I realized where you were. Lol.. 209👊
yep! Guess where I'm at now from my most recent video ;)
So this is your first bike??
Is it good for starters?
Yes this is my first bike, and yes I feel this bike is a great starter bike :)
wow he used that song
No pulls?
Lol the seat Honda still makes bad seats ehh?
It’s like their trademark.
damn bikes in us are cheap in my country it will cost 7000$