| Engine | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power | 47 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 45 hp (@15 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 30 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 15 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 800 RPM | 19 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 2.56 quart |
| Oil type | SAE10W–40, SAE20W–50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EA-9 | NGK CR9EH–9, NGK CR9EHVX–9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm | 33.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 9.19 lbs/hp | 7.69 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 271 hp/2500lbs | 325 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | FTZ10S, TYZ10S | 12V 8Ah, YTLBX7 |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID428VS1, RK428SMO | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.029 | 2.966 |
| Final drive | 2.733 | 3.058 |
| 1. gear | 3.285 (35 mph) | 2.733 (54 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (55 mph) | 2.0 (73 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (73 mph) | 1.59 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (89 mph) | 1.333 (111 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.15 (101 mph) | 1.153 (127 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.043 (111 mph) | 1.035 (142 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR500R | Honda CBR250RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel tube frame, stressed engine | Backbone steel |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.29 in travel | 37mm forks |
| Rear susp. | mono shock, 4.69 in travel | Monoshock |