2022 Honda CBR500R Dyno Test

How much power does the 2022 Honda CBR500R produce? We place the supersport-inspired middleweight on the Cycle World dyno to find out.

Honda knows and does versatility. Case in point: Big Red’s midsize lineup, which includes the supersport-inspired CBR500R, the standard CB500F, and the popular CB500X “adventure” machine. Choose your riding style and reap the benefits of Honda’s flexibility.

As with both of the CB500 models, the CBR500R is powered by the same 471cc DOHC parallel-twin engine with an identical tune across the range. Each model was updated with an inverted 41mm Showa Big Piston fork in 2022 for improved handling and a secondary front brake caliper for stronger stopping distance.

We ran the CBR500R on the Cycle World Dynojet 250i dynamometer ahead of an upcoming ride review, recording horsepower and torque figures. The CBR produced a peak 43.20 hp at 8,280 rpm and 29.77 pound-feet of torque at 6,450 rpm. As expected, the figures mimic the rest of Honda’s midsize lineup. The flat torque curve and linear power delivery emphasize Big Red’s focus on versatility and approachability for all skill levels.

[JasonYergin]

I love that these smaller bikes are getting better and better. I really wanna know more about the Showa fork, dual disks and radially mounted calipers (are these good on this bike).

[freedom]

For a new rider or beginner the cbr 500r is A2 compliant with European countries. This is a real great starter bike to learn on and it's better than the ninja 400. 2018 to 2022 variants are awesome bikes. Then upgrade to 650 or higher when you're ready. Each to their own. Straight line bike fan boys wil never understand, that's why they're beaten by smaller 400 to 500cc in the twistys or in the track.

[kmb]

CycleWorld reloaded just to piss off the haters.

[jeanbidolat]

Did the engine wedge is in 270’ or 180’ ??

[maverickgaming]

Only 10 more horsepower than my 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250R twin cam 8 valve all the way back in 2001 that is freaking terrible this thing should be making 55 horsepower easy

[morley]

I very seldom make negative comments about dyno videos, but that's considerably weaker than I expected. CBR...used to mean something.

[mr.b]

I'd rather ride my harley. Thanks.