2013 Honda CBR500R and CB500F - Page 15

dduelin · 12-27-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gore-tx

The new 500s are featured in Cycle World and Motorcyclist this month. They're looking pretty sweet.

UK magazine Bike also has a page this month on the 500s.

KLR771 · 12-27-2012, 05:30 PM

I got a 2012 CBR250 and a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 I was thing about trading the FZ6 for the CBR500 . But then I realize the FZ makes twice the h.p. and gets about about 55 mpg . It does every thing better than the CBR except the CBR makes more torque at low rpm's . I think I'll keep the FZ6 and maybe sell the 250 instead.

Stealth Rider · 12-28-2012, 04:30 AM

I finally got the pics I took of the new bikes at the IMS posted!

Since there are so many of them I just posted them on my G+ page.

Just click on them one by one, or if you want to watch them as a slide show, just click on the first one and then click the "Slide Show" button to see them that way.

Enjoy!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...06782410278481

mrbreeze · 12-28-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLR771

I got a 2012 CBR250 and a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 I was thing about trading the FZ6 for the CBR500 . But then I realize the FZ makes twice the h.p. and gets about about 55 mpg . It does every thing better than the CBR except the CBR makes more torque at low rpm's . I think I'll keep the FZ6 and maybe sell the 250 instead.

FZ6 is an awesome bike, no doubt. Too bad more people couldn't see it.

Cortez · 12-28-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbreeze

FZ6 is an awesome bike, no doubt. Too bad more people couldn't see it.

+1

I love my torque.. but I'd make an exception for the FZ6, I love it.

strongbad · 12-30-2012, 11:30 PM

The Bangkok Post did a test ride of the CBR500R. Looks like it will debut in Thailand at 204000 baht (about $6700).

scooterspirit · 01-01-2013, 04:24 PM

I think this video shows the 500r with the Honda top box, must be the same set up as for the x.
I just don't get the race bike, what is that, the slow az group? In that article, the guy said he got it up to 100 on the straight at the track, about what you might expect. I still think that this will be the same bike everywhere, no power increase for the states.

opmike · 01-02-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by scooterspirit

I just don't get the race bike, what is that, the slow az group? In that article, the guy said he got it up to 100 on the straight at the track, about what you might expect.

What's there to get? No one starts out their racing career on a Superbike or GP bike. The EJC is for riders as young as 14 years old.

Anteraan · 01-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opmike

What's there to get? No one starts out their racing career on a Superbike or GP bike. The EJC is for riders as young as 14 years old.

Exactly. European Junior Cup = spec racing
Spec racing = good.

The Ninja 250 has been raced for years at tracks all over, and the racing is tight and fun to watch. If I were capable, I bet it would be fun to be involved in as well.

And it (spec racing) doesn't cost a crapton to be involved with, another plus.

RaY YreKa · 01-04-2013, 04:12 PM

Honda has a history with 500cc racing: the CB500 had its own one-make series.

James Toseland (WBSK champ, not so champ in MotoGP) won the CB500 Cup when he was 16.

There is a Mini-Twins series (mostly tuned SV650s and ER650s) that lap the TT course at 120mph+.

Not that this, really, has anything at all to do with the new 47bhp Hondas.

XZed · 01-05-2013, 10:27 AM

Honda.ca has pricing on the 500x

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cb500x

NortwestRider · 01-05-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by XZed

Honda.ca has pricing on the 500x

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cb500x

Wow,thats only about $200 less than the NC700x !!!!.At the IMS they were hoping it would be right at $6,000.

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Grainbelt · 01-05-2013, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NortwestRider

Wow,thats only about $200 less than the NC700x !!!!.At the IMS they were hoping it would be right at $6,000.

Honda.CA, meaning Canada

It is CAD 2,200 less than the NC700X, which lists for CAD 8,999

markjenn · 01-05-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XZed

Honda.ca has pricing on the 500x

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cb500x

It is interesting that Honda Canada prices the F and the R the same, but is bumping the X $500 higher. American Honda prices the F $500 below the R. I had thought it likely that the X would be the same price as the R ($6K), but this makes me think American Honda will bump the X above the R by a few hundred. Why else would they be delaying the price announcement except that it is bad news?

ABS looks like it is always $500 extra.

My prediction: CB500X wo/ABS, $6299; w/ABS, $6799.

- Mark

RaY YreKa · 01-05-2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markjenn

It is interesting that Honda Canada prices the F and the R the same, but is bumping the X $500 higher. American Honda prices the F $500 below the R. I had thought it likely that the X would be the same price as the R ($6K), but this makes me think American Honda will bump the X above the R by a few hundred. Why else would they be delaying the price announcement except that it is bad news?

ABS looks like it is always $500 extra.

My prediction: CB500X wo/ABS, $6299; w/ABS, $6799.

- Mark

I thought ABS was standard on all of them?

With regard to the X price, I guess you paying for the larger tank and slightly taller suspension.

01-04-2013, 04:12 PM	#220
RaY YreKa I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,630	Honda has a history with 500cc racing: the CB500 had its own one-make series. James Toseland (WBSK champ, not so champ in MotoGP) won the CB500 Cup when he was 16. There is a Mini-Twins series (mostly tuned SV650s and ER650s) that lap the TT course at 120mph+. Not that this, really, has anything at all to do with the new 47bhp Hondas. __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

01-05-2013, 10:27 AM	#221
XZed Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central NY Oddometer: 58	Honda.ca has pricing on the 500x http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cb500x __________________ I may be going to hell in a bucket.... but at least I'm enjoying the ride

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12-27-2012, 05:30 PM	#212
KLR771 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Austin Texas Oddometer: 60	I got a 2012 CBR250 and a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 I was thing about trading the FZ6 for the CBR500 . But then I realize the FZ makes twice the h.p. and gets about about 55 mpg . It does every thing better than the CBR except the CBR makes more torque at low rpm's . I think I'll keep the FZ6 and maybe sell the 250 instead.

12-28-2012, 04:30 AM	#213
Stealth Rider Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Oddometer: 14	I finally got the pics I took of the new bikes at the IMS posted! Since there are so many of them I just posted them on my G+ page. Just click on them one by one, or if you want to watch them as a slide show, just click on the first one and then click the "Slide Show" button to see them that way. Enjoy! https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...06782410278481

12-30-2012, 11:30 PM	#216
strongbad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Oddometer: 430	The Bangkok Post did a test ride of the CBR500R. Looks like it will debut in Thailand at 204000 baht (about $6700).

01-01-2013, 04:24 PM	#217
scooterspirit Dork Warrior Joined: Oct 2010 Location: pacific nw Oddometer: 569	I think this video shows the 500r with the Honda top box, must be the same set up as for the x. I just don't get the race bike, what is that, the slow az group? In that article, the guy said he got it up to 100 on the straight at the track, about what you might expect. I still think that this will be the same bike everywhere, no power increase for the states.