Honda CBR500R Tire Size

The Honda CBR500R (471cc) takes a 120/70-R17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 120/70-R17.
  • Rear tire: 160/60-17.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 2013-2023 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire120/70-R17
Rear Tire160/60-17
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Buy tires for your Honda CBR500R

These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.

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Honda CBR500R tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2023120/70-R17160/60-17
2021-2022120/70-ZR17160/60-ZR17
2020120/70-R17160/60-17
2013-2019120/70-17160/60-17

Frequently asked

What size tires does a Honda CBR500R take?

The Honda CBR500R takes a 120/70-R17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Honda CBR500R?

Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.

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