I’m a new rider at 53 and seriously considering this bike when I eventually do my MOD 2 test! Great review mate! 👍🏻

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying Clint and glad you liked the video. All day long fun on the CBR500R because the fairings and windscreen really do help with wind protection versus having none at all. This is even more noticeable on weekend ride outs especially when the weather is not great. Good luck with your MOD2 and am sure you'll do great. Best Regards, Roy

I pick up my first bike end of this month. Cbr500r 2018 red white black. Also purchased black screen, and black widow can 300mm carbon tip. Red levers and black tank protector. Clothing I got new ruroc atlas 4 core and engine hawk predator hoodie. Can't wait so excited. Your video helped me decide. Thank you again. Hope you didn't get a ticket from the speed cam at 15.26 haha

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bud, Excellent news and sounds like a beauty, for a first bike you've picked a winner. Enjoy and ride safe👌🏍️

Great review, I currently have a pcx 125 but I'm going for my A2 in 2021 and this and the forza 350 are top of my list, this just looks beautiful and has the optional top box for added storage.

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying Raphael. The PCX is one of Honda's best selling so good choice on starting there. The Forza is a peach too! and you're right you can get a top box for the CBR500R. I always used an Oxford tail bag with heavy duty bungees to hold in place, the tail bag can be used as a rucksack as well.

Thanks so much for watching! Watch this video next:"Honda CB500X review | Twisty Road Rider (Motorcycles) ": kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWigprOtnKuZlLQ.html

Nice review mate. Got the 2017 orange and black myself.

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying and glad you enjoyed it. Smart colours the Orange and Black and how do you find living with your bike?

Love how you guys in the UK&I go out in the rain like it’s nothing! Good to know in case I get caught in it here in Florida. Is that right leg lift the way you wave over there?

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, Great to hear from you in Florida. Its definitely worth taking the time to get some practise in stormy weather through choice, just in case we ever get caught out in it; kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6Gd09KznqnIhso.html The right or left leg lift will do as a wave if the hands are busy. Ride safe bud. Regards, Roy

Man you really take care of your bike she looks brand new.

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud and all credit to Honda for their build quality.

Wow beautiful bike I'm 34 just started riding I'm currently on a second hand 2016 Lexmoto Michigan 125 cruiser while I get some experience looking at doing my A license next march was adamant my next bike was gonna be a ninja 650 but after watching this and looking at stats and reviews of 500r for commuting and wknd fun I think I'm sold great reviews especially showing different weather/road conditions here in the uk

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey MT13, The CBR500R and 650 Ninja are both great bikes and thanks for liking my review bud. All the best with your test next March 🏍 Roy

@MT-qf7nu

2 жыл бұрын

I decided I was gonna did my CBT never rode before did my 1 hour taster then passed CBT first time

@paxas03

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I was looking to ninja 650 it has more power but more expensive. Then decided to cbr500r as first bike to gain some experience riding and maybe upgrading to 650r later (love 4 cylinder bikes) if feel the need to or just keep this. Just time, personal taste and needs will tell.

@paxas03

2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna make 33 years old in December and just got my A license too.

@paxas03

2 жыл бұрын

I got my license driving mt07 but first lessons were with cb500f. So got some taste of the naked version of cbr500r. Mt07 has more engine power same weight very nice to turn, but I found the Cb500f so much fun to drive and the stock exhaust sound is pretty decent with some pops. Loved it.

Hey, so how's this bike off road? I live in Utah and there's a lot of dirt/spotty roads. I considered adjusting the suspension once I get one.

Nice review my guy! Considering this bike as my first :)

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying FREDER1CO and at the least its definately well worth a test ride 👍 Best Regards, Roy

How is riding with passenger? Does it have enough power?

Nice review. How's the road 5 tyres compare to D222

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Han Htoo Bala, the Road 5 feel completely different, they are like Chalk and Cheese in comparison to the Dunlop stock tyres. The road 5's are really grippy and confidence inspiring and so glad I put them on.

considering getting the 2020 model as my first bike, and this lovely review came just in time. quick question: are the black and white decals removable stickers? thanks a bunch for this, and ride safe!

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes the black and white decals are removal stickers. The 2020 model is a real peach too with a couple of upgrades on the previous version. Thanks for mentioning my review and ride safe.

@Daimxn

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 and it comes with an upgraded dash screen which is really nice

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

@@Daimxn Yes the dash is great and has a gear indicator on the latest model.

I like that hi vis jacket with the police stripes. That's the way to keep safe on the road. Just terrorise everyone into driving carefully. Is it legal? And where can I get one?

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

11 ай бұрын

Yep its legal and certainly gets you noticed especially when folk are busy trying to cut you up! Mine was second hand/given to me but I know you can buy similar on ebay or surplus stores. Amazon has this one and reviews look pretty good: www.amazon.co.uk/HYCOPROT-Visibility-Reflective-Adjustable-Construction/dp/B07Z4XQMHH?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Great review. Can I ask what's the best tires from the standards, best slip on exhaust that sounds nice but won't upset the neighbours at 7am haha

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

2 жыл бұрын

I put on the Michelin Road 5 tyres on and didn't have any performance problems, the grip in the wet was excellent. I must admit though, the rubber compound went a bit "flakey" and looked like there's an issue, a little disconcerting to look at only but there wasn't any performance issues. A few of my buddies had the road 5 too that went the same way. For that reason I would actually recommend the Metzeler they seem really grippy and I have tested them on a few other bikes. End can wise, well it depends upon a few things really, like being road legal, noise levels and personal budget etc. I went with the road legal BlackWidow which had enough sound with the muffler still in, about £200.00 all in. Hope that and the following helps. This link is when I put my CBR Blackwidow end can on the CB500X kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5mIzdOsXdm9hdY.html This link is when the Blackwidow was fitted on the CBR500R kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3iLl9lriK_YfJM.html

@freedom14639

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles thank you much appreciated

@randyt04

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Continental RoadAttack III tires on my 2016 CBR500r and am really happy with them. This bike is more of a light-middleweight sport tourer than an all out sport bike and a good set of sport-touring tires is a great choice when replacing the originals.

For commuting do you wear proper motorbike boots or work boots as looking at getting this bike once done my A license and don't know weather just to wear work boots or get some proper motorbike boots

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

2 жыл бұрын

Hey MT13, I wear proper motorcycles boots and would definitely recommend them versus other types of foot ware. Roy

So which one is better yamaha r3 or cbr500???

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi ItsK&C's, For me its the CBR500R with the extra CC and being a heavier bike, it feels more comfortable for cruising on faster roads like motorways. Having said that I do like the Yamaha though.

Did you heighten the handlebar ? 🤔

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Philippe, No I didn't, these are stock clip ons and the set up on the 2018 is slightly different then the latest model year. 2018 YM has the clip ons above the top yoke while the latest is below. Eitherway theres not much difference in being slightly cantered forwards, its a pretty upright riding position on both year models. Regards, Roy

Finally is it goot for that money? Ninja400 or CBR500r?

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

7 ай бұрын

Hi, For me it has to be the Honda CBR but Kawasaki are great and so that’s going to be down to Branding and personal choice at the end of the day.

Nice one, great bikes. Have you sold it now ?

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip James, Sadly I no longer have my CBR.

@philipjames250

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles but you now have the T7? I'm test riding one next week

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

@@philipjames250 Yes, now the T7, the CBR got hit by a taxi when it was parked on a motorcycle bay, and ended up being a CAT N. I fancied another CBR and probably would have gone for the 650R. However, I thought I would try something completely different after I had the courtesy bike; CB500. I rode the CB500 for nearly 2 months and loved it. The T7 was on my short list of test rides and after a shed ton of research, I rode the Tenere 700. It took less than a few seconds to realize it was a great bike and after about 30 minutes my mind was completely made up to buy it. Good luck with the test ride Philip and ride safe. Best Regards, Roy

@philipjames250

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles Hi Roy. Shame about the 500r but I think you have made a great choice. I have had a few CBR600Fs (and lots of other bikes), rode the 650r recently but I'd like something that is better on the wet B roads. I like exploring now. All the best and looking forward to your videos. Regards Phil

I m 192cm and I m considering that bike as my first, but I m afraid that seat height is too low..

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ivan, You could be right, it still would be worth swinging your leg over the CBR500R to see how you feel about the height, keeping in mind that you could probably get a taller seat made but I would suggest you research this first.

@ivanjovanovic7257

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles thanks a lot for your advices

don't you brits need to carry obligatory first aid kit on the bike? thanks for showing the space under the seat.

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomas, we don't carry first aid kits but that does sound like a good idea though and glad if the vid was helpful. 👍

@TwistyRoadRiderMotorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElCoco1984 That's interesting to hear about the different laws in other countries and a great idea, ride safe bud. Regards, Roy