A fresh, and attainable middleweight sports motorcycle for the needs and expectations of the next generation of riders; the CBR500R FOUR loads into Honda’s line-up with a new, inline four-cylinder engine with a ram-air fed downdraft intake system and standard fit E-Clutch for a premium package. It’s practical and usable, too built with all of Honda’s knowledge and legendary engineering quality. A steel tube diamond-style frame houses 41mm KYB USD front forks, an aluminium swingarm and Pro-Link rear shock. Nissin two-piston radial-mount brake calipers bite 296mm discs, with two-channel ABS. Twin LED projector headlights lead the sleek, mass-forward bodywork that sweeps back to a sharply upswept tail unit. Three default rider modes manage engine output and character, with two USER options to tailor Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC between the 5-inch TFT screen and backlit four-way toggle switch. A USB-C socket – sited bottom right of the screen – takes care of smartphone charging. A 35kW A2 licence option will also be available.
Honda’s middleweight supersport jumps into 27YM with a number of improvements to its spec list from styling, to performance, to onboard tech. At its heart remains the screaming inline four-cylinder, 16V DOHC engine that produces 89kW @ 14,250rpm and features an assist/slipper clutch and standard fit quickshifter. Throttle By Wire control along with addition of a Bosch 6-axis IMU delivers 3 default riding modes, plus two custom User modes for adjustment of Engine Power, Engine Braking, Wheelie Control and 9-level HSTC. Cornering ABS and Rear Lift Control are also part of the package. The chassis comprises an aluminium twin-spar frame, aluminium swingarm, Honda Electronic Steering Damper, 41mm Showa Big Piston USD forks and Unit Pro-Link Showa rear shock. New dual, radial-mount four-piston front calipers work 310mm floating discs. Designed to deliver best-in-class aerodynamic performance, the aggressive styling includes downforce-generating front spoiler. An updated full colour TFT screen completes the specification. Three HRC Race Kits will also be available, for circuit use only. The 27YM CBR600RR will be available in Ignition Red TriColour and stealthy Matt Ballistic Black Metallic.
