| Engine | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 47 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 113 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 30 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@11 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 800 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 12.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 2.56 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EA-9 | DENSO VUH27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 9.19 lbs/hp | 3.63 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 271 hp/2500lbs | 688 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | FTZ10S, TYZ10S | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525HV, RK525ROZ6 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 2.029 | 2.111 |
| Final drive | 2.733 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 3.285 (35 mph) | 2.75 (73 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (55 mph) | 2.0 (100 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (73 mph) | 1.666 (120 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (89 mph) | 1.444 (138 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.15 (101 mph) | 1.304 (153 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.043 (111 mph) | 1.208 (165 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel tube frame, stressed engine | |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.29 in travel | 41mm USD Big Piston Fork, 4.33 in travel |
| Rear susp. | mono shock, 4.69 in travel | HMAS monoshock, 5.12 in travel |