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2013 Honda CBR500R Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 471 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin
Power: 47 hp
Torque: 43 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 192 kg
Seat Height: 785 mm
Fuel Capacity: 17.1 L
Wheelbase: 1410 mm
Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single shock
Front Brake: Single 320mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70-17
Rear Tire: 160/60-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling14V056000 · 2014-02-14

Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.

Risk
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.

NHTSA Details

Recalls in Other Years

2021 1 2020 2 2019 1

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 3.2 L
Oil Grade: 10W-30
Chain: 520, 112 links
Valve Check: 16,000 mi
Spark Plug: NGK CPR8EA-9
Front Tire Pressure: 36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 42 psi

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@gregp_sportbike riding PearlSep 7

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swapped the stock seat for a custom one on the cbr500r did a 300 mile day and could still walk after

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@gregp_sportbike riding PearlAug 1 Luckenbach Texas

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Wind was rough on the way to Luckenbach Texas but the ride home was glass. CBR500R handled it fine