All-New Honda CBR500R Four and Updated CBR600RR for 2027
POSTED: 26/10/2026
All-New Honda CBR500R Four and Updated CBR600RR for 2027
Honda has just confirmed two significant additions to its CBR sports range for the 2027 model year. The entirely new CBR500R Four arrives with a four-cylinder engine, Honda E-Clutch as standard, and an A2-compliant version for restricted riders, all at £6,999 OTR. Alongside it, the CBR600RR receives its most comprehensive update since returning to Europe in 2024, gaining Fireblade-derived brakes and a Bosch six-axis IMU, priced at £10,999 OTR.
Both models are confirmed for UK dealerships in January 2027. Blade Honda Abingdon and Blade Honda Stratford-upon-Avon will be stocking the full range.
View New Honda Bikes
The CBR500R Four: A Genuine Four-Cylinder for the Mid-Range
What Is the CBR500R Four?
The CBR500R Four is a completely new motorcycle. Where the previous CBR500R used a parallel-twin, this model is built around a purpose-developed 500cc DOHC inline-four, with roots that trace back to Honda's celebrated CB400 SUPER FOUR. It isn't a four-cylinder engine dropped into an existing chassis, the frame, suspension, brakes, and electronics are all new, designed around what a four-cylinder 500cc sports bike actually needs.
The engine produces 51.8kW and 46.3Nm, with a 12,500rpm redline that gives it a character the twin simply couldn't match. Honda E-Clutch is fitted as standard, meaning you can pull away, change gear, and stop without touching the clutch lever if you choose, or use it conventionally when you want to. Throttle By Wire, five riding modes (Standard, Sport, Urban, and two User-configurable settings), and Honda Selectable Torque Control complete an electronics package that puts this bike well ahead of anything else at this price point.
It's a bike for riders who want to move up from their first machine without moving up in engine size or licence class. And for those already on A-licence, it's a genuinely different offering in a segment that was overdue for a shake-up.
CBR500R Four: Key Features
Inline-Four Engine with E-Clutch
The new 500cc DOHC four uses Ni-SiC plated cylinder walls, Diamond-Like Carbon valve lifters, and a downdraft intake with dual ram-air ducts, the sort of specification you'd expect on a 600 supersport. It pulls cleanly from low revs but rewards riders who run it to the top of the rev range, where the character of a four comes through properly.
Honda E-Clutch is standard equipment. It handles clutch operation automatically for starts, stops, and gear changes, the hardware is there, but you're always in control. Riders who prefer a manual clutch can switch it off in the settings. It's one of the more genuinely useful pieces of technology Honda has introduced in recent years, particularly for riders building confidence in mixed traffic.
A2-Compliant Version Available
Honda will offer the CBR500R Four with a 35kW output for A2 licence holders, and crucially, the A2 version retains the full inline-four engine and the complete electronics package, Throttle By Wire, five riding modes, HSTC, and E-Clutch. The chassis is identical too: 41mm KYB upside-down forks, twin 296mm front discs with Nissin radial-mount calipers, and an aluminium swingarm. The destricted and unrestricted versions are the same motorcycle in every meaningful respect.
That matters. A2 riders haven't had access to a four-cylinder 500cc sports bike with this level of specification before. It changes what is possible on a restricted licence.
Sports Chassis and Connected Technology
The new steel diamond-style frame is purpose-built for the four-cylinder engine and rides on 41mm KYB USD forks with Pro-Link rear suspension. The braking package is proper sports spec: twin 296mm front discs gripped by Nissin radial-mount calipers, with two-channel ABS standard. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres come fitted from the factory, not a budget choice.
The five-inch TFT display integrates Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, giving turn-by-turn navigation, call and music control through the screen. A USB-C charging socket is standard. At 189kg kerb weight and 780mm seat height, it sits sensibly in the market, neither intimidating nor compromised.
The 2027 CBR600RR: A Significant Step Forward
Where the CBR600RR Was, and Where It's Going
When the CBR600RR returned to Europe for 2024 after a near-decade absence, it sold over 9,600 units across the continent in its first two seasons. The appetite was clearly there. For 2027, Honda has focused its development on the areas where the bike had room to grow: braking hardware, electronic sophistication, and visual presence.
The engine remains Honda's 599cc DOHC inline-four, producing 89kW (120bhp) with a peak torque of 63Nm at 11,500rpm. That's unchanged, because it didn't need changing. What Honda has addressed is everything around it.
The front end now runs radial-mount calipers derived directly from the Fireblade, biting on 310mm discs. The IMU has been upgraded to a Bosch six-axis unit, enabling Cornering ABS in Standard, Track, and Race modes. Wheelie Control and Rear Lift Control are both new standard fitments. And the front fairing has been restyled with a new frontal mask and integrated spoiler that brings it visually in line with the current CBR range.
CBR600RR 2027: What's Changed
Fireblade-Derived Braking
The most significant hardware upgrade on the 2027 CBR600RR is the move to four-piston Nissin radial-mount front calipers taken directly from the Fireblade programme, biting on 310mm discs. The ABS system has been rebuilt around a Bosch six-axis IMU, enabling Cornering ABS with three modes: Standard, Track, and Race. Track mode reduces ABS intervention for experienced riders pushing harder, while Race mode goes further still, rear ABS can also be switched off independently.
Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is also fitted standard, giving the chassis stability under hard acceleration and braking without the compromises of a mechanical damper.
Expanded Electronics Package
The Bosch six-axis IMU doesn't just enable Cornering ABS, it also feeds the new Wheelie Control and Rear Lift Control systems. Together, these give the 2027 CBR600RR an electronics suite that competes directly with bikes from a class above. Throttle By Wire and Honda Selectable Torque Control carry over, and the display has been upgraded to a new five-inch TFT with Honda RoadSync connectivity.
Five riding modes are available in total, allowing riders to tailor engine response and traction control to suit the conditions. The assist and slipper clutch and standard-fit quickshifter remain unchanged, both remain genuine points of strength in the class.
HRC Race Kits and Revised Styling
Three HRC Race Kits are available for the 2027 CBR600RR, covering progressively higher levels of track preparation. Honda hasn't published full details of the kit contents yet, but they follow the pattern established with the Fireblade, offering a structured path from road-legal to full track specification without compromising the standard warranty position on road-registered bikes.
Visually, the revised front fairing with new frontal mask and integrated spoiler gives the CBR600RR a cleaner, more purposeful look that sits naturally alongside the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. Both the Ignition Red Tricolour and Matt Ballistic Black Metallic colourways carry over.
Specifications at a Glance
All figures from Honda's official press release and Honda UK specification sheet. UK OTR prices confirmed at time of publication (26 October 2026).
Honda CBR500R Four (27YM)
| Engine | 500cc DOHC inline-four, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Power | 51.8kW (approx. 70bhp) |
| Torque | 46.3Nm |
| Rev limit | 12,500rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed with Honda E-Clutch (standard) |
| Front suspension | 41mm KYB USD forks, Pro-Link rear |
| Brakes (front) | Twin 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount calipers |
| ABS | Two-channel, standard |
| Tyres | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
| Kerb weight | 189kg |
| Seat height | 780mm |
| Fuel tank | 14 litres |
| Electronics | TBW, 5 riding modes, HSTC, 5" TFT, RoadSync, USB-C |
| A2 version | 35kW available |
| Colours | Ignition Red Tricolour / Matt Ballistic Black Metallic |
| UK price | From £6,999 OTR |
| UK availability | January 2027 |
Honda CBR600RR (27YM)
| Engine | 599cc DOHC inline-four, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Power | 89kW (approx. 120bhp) at 14,250rpm |
| Torque | 63Nm at 11,500rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, assist/slipper clutch, quickshifter standard |
| Front suspension | Showa BPF USD forks, 41mm, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, fully adjustable, Pro-Link |
| Brakes (front) | 2 × 310mm discs, 4-piston Nissin radial-mount calipers |
| ABS | Cornering ABS, Standard/Track/Race modes; rear ABS switchable |
| IMU | Bosch six-axis |
| Tyres | Dunlop SportMax Roadsport 2 |
| Kerb weight | 194kg |
| Seat height | 822mm |
| Fuel tank | 18 litres |
| Electronics | TBW, 5 riding modes, HSTC, Wheelie Control, Rear Lift Control, HESD, 5" TFT, RoadSync |
| HRC Race Kits | Three available |
| Colours | Ignition Red Tricolour / Matt Ballistic Black Metallic |
| UK price | £10,999 OTR |
| UK availability | January 2027 |
Register Your Interest at Blade Honda
Blade Honda operates from two locations in the South and Midlands, Abingdon in Oxfordshire and Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. Both dealerships are authorised Honda retailers, meaning you'll have access to the full range of Honda parts, accessories, and trained technicians when your new bike arrives.
Both the CBR500R Four and the updated CBR600RR are scheduled to arrive in the UK in January 2027. If you'd like to be among the first to ride one, or if you want to talk through which model is right for you, particularly with the A2 version of the CBR500R Four now available, get in touch with either of our dealerships now.
Finance is available on both models, subject to status. Whether you're looking at HP or PCP, our team can put together an arrangement that works for your circumstances.
Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Blade Motorcycles is a credit broker, not a lender.
View New Honda BikesFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Honda CBR500R Four and how does it differ from the previous model?
The Honda CBR500R Four is an entirely new motorcycle, replacing the parallel-twin CBR500R with a purpose-built 500cc DOHC inline-four engine producing 51.8kW and 46.3Nm. Beyond the engine, the chassis, suspension, brakes, and electronics are all new. Honda E-Clutch is standard, Throttle By Wire feeds five riding modes, and the suspension package runs 41mm KYB USD forks and Nissin radial-mount calipers. It's a fundamentally different machine to the twin-cylinder model it replaces.
When will the Honda CBR500R Four be available in the UK?
Honda has confirmed that the CBR500R Four will reach UK dealerships in January 2027. Both Blade Honda Abingdon and Blade Honda Stratford-upon-Avon will be stocking the new model. Contact us now to register your interest, and we'll keep you informed as arrival details are confirmed.
Is the Honda CBR500R Four suitable for A2 licence holders?
Yes. Honda will offer the CBR500R Four in a 35kW A2-compliant version. Critically, the A2 model retains the full inline-four engine, E-Clutch, five riding modes, HSTC, and the complete chassis specification of the unrestricted bike. There is no mechanical compromise in choosing the A2 version, it is the same motorcycle with the output set to meet A2 requirements.
What's new on the 2027 Honda CBR600RR?
The 2027 CBR600RR gains Fireblade-derived radial-mount front calipers on 310mm discs, a Bosch six-axis IMU enabling Cornering ABS with Standard, Track, and Race modes, Wheelie Control, Rear Lift Control, and an upgraded five-inch TFT display, all as standard equipment. The front fairing has been redesigned with a new frontal mask and integrated spoiler. Three HRC Race Kits are available for track use.
How much does the new Honda CBR500R Four cost in the UK?
The Honda CBR500R Four is priced from £6,999 OTR in the UK. The 2027 CBR600RR is priced at £10,999 OTR. These are the confirmed on-the-road retail prices as of October 2026. Finance options are available at Blade Honda, contact either dealership to discuss HP or PCP arrangements. Finance is subject to status; terms and conditions apply. Blade Motorcycles is a credit broker, not a lender.
Find Your Nearest Honda Motorcycle Dealer
Blade Honda Abingdon
9c Nuffield Way, Abingdon OX14 1RL, 01235 550055
Blade Honda Stratford upon Avon
Unit 9b Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Birmingham Road, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 0HR, 01789 208960
Heritage Automotive | 03142712 |
16 Lower Road, Churchfields, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP2 7QD
Quick Links
Opening times
SalesMonday - Friday: 08:30 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: Closed
Service
Abingdon:
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
Triumph Cheltenham:
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Stratford:
Monday - Friday: 08:30 – 17:30
Cheltenham: Harley-Davidson®
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
Terms & Conditions
Blade Motor Cycles Limited an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Blade Motor Cycles Limited to act as a credit broker, not a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders, and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.
We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a carefully selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. We act on behalf of the lender for this introduction and not as your agent. We are not impartial, and we are not an independent financial advisor.
Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next most suitable offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure a suitable finance agreement for you that enables you to achieve your financial objectives. If you purchase a vehicle, in the majority of cases, we will receive a commission from your lender for introducing you to them which is either a fixed fee, or a fixed percentage of the amount that you borrow. This may be linked to the vehicle model you purchase.
Different lenders pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement; however, you will be contributing towards the commission paid to us with the interest collected on your repayments. Before we propose you to a potential lender, we will inform you of the likely amount of commission we will receive and seek your consent to receive this commission. The exact amount of commission that we will receive will be confirmed prior to you signing your finance agreement.
All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over. Guarantees may be required.
