This Is Why I Bought The CBR500R

[@krims0n2s]

Bro learning to ride the right way, is exactly why I’m in the process of getting this bike. Please make a video of what happened at the dealership. Because so far my experience is the exact opposite of what I was expecting.

[@AndrewHartsock]

Smart choice! And I can try to make one. All that really happened I was excited to get the bike so they definitely took advantage of that. But you live and you learn so next time I’ll know what to do now lol

[@187onasimp]

@@AndrewHartsock Dang... Bike dealers are shady as hell. I had been trying to get a CBR500R for a while. Had everything approved through Honda all I had to do was go in and pick a bike and ride out with it. They tried to rob me for every dime they could with their fees and bs. The bike came out to being the same price as a CBR600RR when they were done. Told em' to keep it. I literally laughed all the way home.

[@AJTurbo]

@@187onasimp Dang how much did they want for it I got a 18 gsxr 600 for 11,000 after taxes and fees and I thought that was overpriced.

[@mouseclicksforu9724]

@@AJTurbo You have to negotiate off the fees! Theres plenty of videos that show you this!

[@halvorson566]

@@187onasimp good for you man! Stand firm&do exactly what you did. If they're throwing extra bs in so they can increase the profit, don't give them any buissness. That's just shady. My local shop that I'm getting my first bike at is great, they gave me the pricing sheet&told me exactly what the 2 fees are for(state&doc) with nothing extra, anything else(maintenance that needed to be done prior to getting it ready for sale) was already factored into the price.

[@donellclemons2195]

The cbr500r is the best commute bike. Its stable on the highway and has about a 250 mile range.

[@matthewtaylor3320]

Got a great deal on my 2018 CBR500R. It’s my first bike. I’ve had it for about two months and love it. It’s not a forever bike, but it definitely has been a great learning tool. On the streets, still keeps up with my buddy’s MT09 well enough going through corners and such.

[@7Roeth]

You can keep it forever if you want. Why can't you?

[@elianimallover5963]

How much did it cost?

[@blundy1]

Had mine for 3 years now and love it (older dashboard/same facelift). I used to ride bigger bikes but was commuting too often. This thing is a mile-eater and I'm comfortable riding it. Great bike.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I plan on upgrading to a bigger bike eventually and I already know I’ll miss this kind of gas mileage!! Haha

[@ahmednasser4672]

How tall r u?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Good video. I had a CBR500R as my first bike and went to. GSXR600. That was a big jump in power but I miss the low end torque of the twin and build quality of the Honda. Now I’m back on a Honda but a CB650R and loving it.

[@bfarm44]

It’s also nice to slow down a little after 38 years of riding and cruise on a middle weight. Very comfortable and reliable bike

[@AndrewHartsock]

I’m sure I’ll feel the same way when I get there 👍🏼🤣

[@redsquarejay]

I've had 4 road bikes in the past and the reasons why I want this bike: exceptional fuel economy, decent power, comfort, ergonomics, it's not dangerously fast.

[@DrCrayons]

It’s a great bike. I’ve had mine since 2014 and it’s a nice middle ground between power and fuel economy. The only time you feel the limitations of the engine is on a highway, but that’s not a bad thing!

[@benjifranko2603]

I have a cb125f I love Honda they make great bikes I’m looking to get a cbr500r to have fun on and also commute on

[@krispysweekendgarage6892]

Ha I see my old comment 7 months ago since then I sold my cbr500r and bought a Honda shadow! Sold that last week and I am looking at pitching a 2016 cbr500r again. I do a lot of commuting and exploring and it is great getting 75mpg while still beating pretty much anything off the line at stop lights. I would buy a 600 ss but the running costs were so low on my CBR I would buy it again.

[@KassieCBR600RR]

I dropped it my second day of riding lol. nothing happened. But is worth it wished it had more power.

[@jjohnnyqquest7900]

Did the same ! Never test drove the bike, just sat on it at the dealership 😅😅😅 !!! It’s still a great beginner’s bike . Next year, I’ll buy the Honda CBR650R once I get the experience 😊😊😊 . I feel the same way like you do . Smart thinking dude 👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@akkoxross5945]

I got my 2020 cbr500r not to long ago it’s fun asf and looks amazing. I will say it’s pretty slow in straight aways but so much fun in turns and corners

[@AndrewHartsock]

Totally agree

[@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036]

i have cbr500r ktm duke 390 and honda rebel 500. My favorite cbr500r because of comfort and i love sportbike😊

[@AndrewHartsock]

How is the KTM Duke 390? Looks like a fun little bike to ride

[@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036]

@@AndrewHartsock my only concern sometime you can feel the heat between your legs probably because of the fan. its quick and manageble. pretty light and nimble and it give you the power whenever you need a very good bike its my first bike sincr i started riding motorcycle. I suggest you should try one its very fun over cornering and you can do wheelie on it (im still practicing wheelie on it). All in all i'll give it 10 out of 10 as for my first bike to own😊

[@rhino5009]

when my brother started ridding my dad got him a 2020 500r. It has had a few track days, but my brother recently got into racing so i had my first track day on it about a month ago and i would say that a 500 is great on the track, cant say the same about the street yet.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I've been wanting to take my to the track here soon! Any suggestions for my first time?

[@rhino5009]

@@AndrewHartsock the track I was on was not that big. It was able to run a weekend and I only needed to fill it up twice, I would recommend pirelli Diablo rosso corsa 2 for tires, with the track that I run being only 2 miles it has had 3 track days so far. I would recommend changing the oil before the track day.

[@AndrewHartsock]

Cool man thanks for the tips. I'm still running the stock dunlop tires atm so needing to change those soon...

[@davidboydarnott417]

If you're on a low budget I'd recommend Honda CBR600F , they only go as fast as you twist the throttle so you can't blame the bike! You'll get similar performance from a Honda CBR400RR , Kawasaki GPZ500S, ER6f and should be able to buy privately for less than $1800.

[@k1racer411]

Glad I came across you’re video I’m looking to purchase my first motorcycle this year and the cbr500r was my first choice then a r6 I’m a bigger guy so getting on the right motorcycle Is Crucial

[@AndrewHartsock]

I think either of those bikes would fit. 500R would definitely be more comfortable and relaxed and quite hardly even comparable in performance to an R6. But hope you find something you like. Ride safe 👍🏼

[@BimsiBoi]

As a 16 year old european turning 17 the a1 license comes first wich is limited to 125cc. After that you can get the a2 license wich im doing soon. Its sad having to have 2 small bikes before getting a big bike

[@immatt.8657]

The weirdest part that gets me is in a way the step below a 600cc super sport would be the Honda CBR650R 97 bhp but I can see why people think it’s the 500 confusing as hell

[@chesterswingjr9796]

I think I’m going to buy one next year. I looked at the 400 Ninja, but it’s a lot lighter, and I’m going to be using it for commuting to work, so the extra weight will make it more stable on the interstate in traffic. My Harley is great, but I want something more sporty to hit the twisty’s with!!! I thought about a faster bike, but it’s way to tempting to go triple digit speeds. 😂 This bike is fast enough to have fun on, and not get me into to much trouble!!!Plus the fact that it’s a Honda, and they’re quality, and reliability are unmatched in my opinion. The naked bikes really look good to, so I have a lot of comparing to do, but right now this one is my top choice.

[@AndrewHartsock]

Well I don't think you can go wrong with the CBR500R. You can just get so much use out of it in all areas of riding!

[@jasondavis4421]

My favorite around town bike..i put more miles on my little cbr then anything..I definatlly dont take it for a long road trip but turns out most of my ridingvis to work and back anf the store

[@krispysweekendgarage6892]

This is my first bike,bought used and has been great since maintenance wise. Very economical to ride daily. I do wish it was physically a bit bigger tho. I find my knees a bit more bent then let's say an r6 or a zx6r

[@grillinnchillin126]

Awesome video! Being shorter rider 05’04 230, should I go with with Cbr 500 or 500r and why for either?

[@dmitryc760]

I love classic looks, but at the same time this Honda for 2022 also looks insanely good. Now I'm torn between 2022 cbr500r and z650rs. Can't makeup my mind. One thing I think both is way overpriced for what they are, but hey, you pay for toys.

[@phoenix3580]

Well, since you are comparing two different class of bikes. It is going to be a very hard choice to make. If it was upto me I'd go for the honda since z650rs doesn't have that classic charm you may look for, it makes sport bike sound.

[@thatkidbrazy5779]

I’m trynna buy this exact bike soon as I can

[@AndrewHartsock]

Do it!!!

[@juniort1992]

@@AndrewHartsock we'll that happens to me with my manual car i was so excited to get one and then puff they put like 5k over the price just beacuse I want the car soo bad i just say yes to everything, but now I'm looking for my very first bike after my msf course in july and that's why i was asking you. thank you for the response

[@mike1967sam]

The only way you learn is with time and a lot of it, I don't advise bikes that can do zero to sixty in less than 7 seconds and more than 100 mph for beginners, o yeah and another thing - You will fall at least once eventually, I mean a real accident not just losing your balance and toppling to the side. Back in 94 I was talking to a friend and he wasn't much older than I but he had a ton of experience and I said "I wanna buy a CBR600F but I know that all I have to do is push on that throttle and I'm doing 140 mph, and that scares me" He looked at me perplexed and said - "The bike only goes as fast as you allow it to go." and he really meant it and it just didn't make sense to me at the time. Now it does. Think about it, unfortunately I had to learn the hard way less than a year after he told me that, both legs broken an exposed femur a broken pelvis a paralyzed foot and a paralyzed arm. I recovered 99.9% because the only part of my body that didn't hit anything was my head, it was raining, I was drunk and I was going fast, I was young and stupid. Today, closer to 60 I do not take any risks, I do not compete with hot headed kids on the road and I have to be able to see a mile in front of me devoid of traffic to accelerate to 120 and it's only for a few seconds.

[@themarvelousvintage76]

It's amazing bike now coming the 2022 model with double disk,invert fork and radial mounted caliper..........

[@AndrewHartsock]

Some well deserved upgrades! Will make it an even better bike

[@silent_fluo6917]

Nice video bro. What bike you looking to get into after this one? Got a Cbr500r too and gonna upgrade to an r6 when the time comes!

[@AndrewHartsock]

I’ve thought about going the super sport route but I’ve been looking at a Kawasaki z900 or a Ducati monster. The naked bikes have been catching my eye

[@silent_fluo6917]

@@AndrewHartsock I've heard the Z900 to be an amazing bike rider and reliability wise. Wouldn't be a bad option!

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

My first bike is a Yamaha FZ6 S2. It’s a 599 cc with 98 hp, an older r6 motor basically. I love it. 0-10,000 rpm it’s like your 500 or more docile, so perfect to learn on. 10k-14.5k it wakes up and sounds sonorous. I recommend it. I wish i had started on a liter bike, the fz1 liter bike variant of this. That being said I’m 27 and am responsible with it.

[@AndrewHartsock]

That’s a lot of bike to learn on in my opinion but nonetheless it’s still totally possible!

[@niternr]

Love that energy

[@AndrewHartsock]

Thanks for watching

[@Instinct333]

Awesome video! If you don't mind me asking, did you take the MSF course back in August of 2020 by any chance too?

[@AndrewHartsock]

Yeah I took it the same weekend I bought the bike lol

[@Instinct333]

@@AndrewHartsock Ah, I knew I remembered that face. You probably don’t remember, but we took the MSF together. I was on the 250 and you were on the 300 I believe. I remember we both had the same gloves as well. I recently bought a CBR 500 (2015 gen) and your videos were recommended to me. Crazy coincidence and small world we live in lol. I bought some gear to start motovlogging myself. Keep up the videos I’ll be looking forward to them 👍 And hmu if u ever wanna go for a ride, I’m always down to meetup with other riders :)

[@AndrewHartsock]

@a2hartsock on IG just message me

[@rockylion4382]

I bought one today 😁

[@AndrewHartsock]

That’s awesome! Congrats 👍🏼

[@rockylion4382]

@@AndrewHartsock thanks 😊

[@just0watch444]

How tall are you? i was doing research on internet... was looking for a good beginner bike (for TALL people) to learn on and to keep for longer than 2 years and most people reccomended this bike.... even guys that are like 6´5ft said that its most comfortable out of other 500cc bikes... so whats your opinion on it and how tall are you?

[@liefjorgen]

How many miles/kilometres would a CBR500r do? Overall mileage, not top speed. What mileage is considered high? 2015 model

[@soccerboss7924]

About to get my first bike. Currently living in flagstaff. They have a cbr500r right now that I kinda want but if you went to goad motorcycles in flag, what was your issue with them? Should I go down to phoenix to get my bike instead?

[@sjv6598]

3:40 you spent so much time researching about different bikes but didn’t think to check how much horsepower a bike had?

[@Jason-wv2db]

Getting this for my first bike, live in Ireland don’t need anything to powerful

[@AndrewHartsock]

You’ll love it 👍🏼

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Looking for a cumuter bike im not racing the roads and mostly secondary roads but want something that is more my fit like a 500 so this bike be perfect . Old time rule ! If you cant lay a bike fully on its side and pic it back up you shouldnt be on it.

[@thatkidbrazy5779]

I love the vibes

[@hiepho555]

not impress with the bike, i am impressed with the place you live in

[@holdenc2636]

Hearing u talk about not wanting to buy from a dealership again sucks to hear… when I live in flagstaff… looking to get a bike from the dealer here haha

[@English_MoFo]

“Watch me ride around in the sun for 08:11”

[@zexsurr]

You mentioned that it was a pretty ergo fit for most riders. Im 6 foot 6 and was curious if you think this bike could be a fit for me?

[@AndrewHartsock]

I think any bike for you will feel a little cramped unfortunately 😅

[@An8thOfShrooms]

get a hayabusa lol

[@jordankelly4684]

You're gonna look huge until you can get to the 1000's

[@Peak_Of_Mediocre]

Sorry this is late but I'm 6'1" with a 33" inseam. The inseam is all that matters. The bike easy for me to flat foot and still have my knees slightly bent, riding position is super relaxed and comfortable.

[@edoardopoggi9118]

Do you think it's also good for someone who is 6'1" tall?

[@Zetickus]

I was looking at a CBR 500 as my first bike as well, but ended up going for a SV650S as I wanted something that I could keep for a longer time. Granted, I am from Europe where the requirements for a MC license and education to get is quite a bit more thorough compared to the states. I learned to drive on an SV650 (naked), so I was comfortable with that HP level as well. Would definitely not start with a 600cc super sport bike for any beginner though - they are not comparable at all as you also say.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

yes, best beginner bike i think

[@Young937phoenix]

I live in ohio now but I used to live in Phoenix on 67th and Indian school road.. I hated how hot it was in summer but I hate winters here in ohio lol..

[@AndrewHartsock]

It’s approaching that time😂 but I love having the choice to ride all year round if you feel like it.

[@jaymacadangdang9318]

Bro where did you get that blue top for bolt? Got a 2013 cbr 500R too

[@efremendez]

Becuae you like the weight of a ninja 650 with the performance of 451cc cbr

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Yeah the Cbr500r, an A2 class bike is like an R3 or Ninja 300/400/500 other A2 class bikes.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

But the 500 is a great bike, rides great and (I'm jelous to have the cbf and not cbr) looks great as well.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Been riding my cb500f since 2018, and I would just swap it for a new cbr. But the i4 sound (really only the sound) is itching me to want one. And eve then I'm only considering the cbr650r or Kawasaki zx4rr, because I really don't need and want more power.

[@gregorysmaldino6947]

Hey brother, do you have the 12v accessory cable? Can you charge your phone with it?

[@AndrewHartsock]

No I don't have that

[@noelvillaroman]

do you ever think of making the tires wider? say like 170 or 180?

[@AndrewHartsock]

I would recommend against it. There is really no advantage to a wider tire. If that's what you're worried about, get a different bike

[@sterlingroberts6240]

The CBR500r already has slightly oversized tires. They did that to give it a more stable(less nimble) feel, and make it look like it’s more powerful than it is. Trust us and leave it stock, if you have one. CBR500r is an excellent bike, though quite far from a true sport bike(super sport).

[@sterlingroberts6240]

@No_Name that’s not constructive.

[@juniort1992]

why not from the dealership can you drop the story of that experience? pd: sorry for my english

[@AndrewHartsock]

At the end of the day a dealership is looking to make profit and will try to swindle you in any way they can. Especially if you’re a new rider and excited to get a bike. They’ll take full advantage of you

[@stonecold5373]

75mpg is pretty dope, not gonna lie.

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

I've riding bike for over 2 years now. I am not a regular rider because my brother own one and he use it daily for his work but I have good city experience. I want to buy bike now because I have tired of riding moped and since I have experience on gear bike which is single cylinder I am pretty much looking for 2 cylinder bike. So does this bike will fulfill my need? I am not a long distance type and mostly ride the bike in city but I will took my new bike on highway and to the mountains as well.

[@AndrewHartsock]

Yeah the CBR500R would be a great choice for that in my opinion

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

@@AndrewHartsock thanks so much. Awsm videos brother 👍

[@hackarysmacky1638]

I agree sir

[@sdgsul4900]

Para que pones el título del vídeo en español???🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bryankc9644]

Its a good beginner bike if you want to learn how to handle a heavier bike

[@AndrewHartsock]

Definitely!

[@googletropcurieux8670]

I want iiiiiiiit

[@ClipsTV0101]

How tall are you?

[@AndrewHartsock]

5’11” on a good day

[@movingnaturefilms]

Should've got a Ninja 400. ;)

[@AndrewHartsock]

Not a chance. lol

[@alfiejones4253]

A2 licence

[@kadeus]

Not again CBR it's beutifull but garbage

[@AndrewHartsock]

It’s only garbage if you don’t know what you’re buying. It’s the perfect bike for lots of people.

[@sterlingroberts6240]

@@AndrewHartsock yep. I like something with a lot more edge to it, personally, but this is a very solid bike in so many important ways.

[@AndrewHartsock]

@@sterlingroberts6240 Loved the time I had with mine but I agree my Z900 is a better fit for my riding!

[@g.t.a3739]

Omg noooo: Stock exhaust.....

[@DavidMossMGS]

#1 reason is you were too scared to be a man & buy a liter sport bike

[@pggp273]

Another one with a small dick that thinks that the more cc somehow makes you more of a man. Shame you ride your litre bike like a pussy and a decent rider would smoke your arse in the twistys with a CBR500r

[@jordankelly4684]

People like you are why people end up dead on motorcycles so often