Motorcycle Fairings and Body Work for Honda CBR500R
The Honda CBR500R street bike provides plenty of power, versatility, and a wide torque spread with a sporty design. The fairing is a central part of this bikes function and style. Understanding its benefits as well as other features of the CBR500R will help you take advantage of the quality of this Honda motorcycle.
What is the motorcycle fairing?The fairing is a protective layer located over the frame of the motorcycle that reduces aerodynamic drag. In addition, the motorcycle fairings protect the rider from the wind, airborne hazards, and other debris if and when an accident occurs. A part of the motorcycle fairings include the windshield of the motorcycle.
What are the benefits of fairings on the CBR500R?There are several benefits associated with attaching a fairing to your motorcycle, beyond aesthetic appeal, which are listed below:
- Reduction of air drag, allowing lower fuel intake
- Faster speeds with lower engine RPM
- Longer vehicle life
- Air management for riding comfort
- Effective cooling
The fairing design most commonly available for this bike has a sharp angle with each curve moving through to the casual end unit. There are small slits on top of each headlight, allowing air into the fairing and lowering air pressure from the front. The continual design features the contour angle surface of the fairing cowls. The lines complement one another and moderately blackened fairing and side cowls add to the visual appeal.
What are the CBR500R aftermarket fairings made from?Aftermarket fairings, which are made by a different manufacturer than the one that produced the original fairings on these bikes, are made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, which is lightweight, strong, and flexible. ABS is high-quality plastic that provides heat tolerance and good elasticity, which means it’s not easily cracked or damaged.
Are fairings compatible across Honda CBR500R model years?Yes, bikes produced between 2013 to 2015 are the first generation and will have compatible aftermarket fairings kits. The models produced between 2016 and 2017 are second generation motorcycles and have identical kits. The fairings for the first generation motorcycles will not fit the second generation bikes and vice versa since they have different features. It is important to select a fairings kit that is compatible with the appropriate year and generation of your bike.
What are some features of 2016-2017 Honda CBR500R fairings?- Preload adjusters
- Updated styling
- Stock exhaust
- Attachment tabs
- LED headlights
- Removable windshield
- Hinged gas cap