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The CBR500R inherits sharp styling and performance tuning from the Fireblade. As a result, the CBR500R's cutting profile boasts aggressive road presence and improved aerodynamic styling. But it's not just looks – the 500cc water-cooled parallel twin engine has been tweaked to release a steady burst of power, the transmission has sportier gear ratios, and the suspension has been tuned for a tighter, more agile feel on the road.