On its release , the '' ' CBR500R ' '' powered the European Junior Cup in 2013 and again in 2014 . Since 2014 , Honda has partnered with local organisers to promote national '' ' CBR500R Cup ' '' events in Brazil & France ; raced over various circuits , the competitions are open to amateurs from 13-years upwards . The three models were announced on the eve of the November 2012 EICMA show in Milan : '' ABS standard on all models in most markets ; e.g. for 2017 , it remained an option in the USA '' Since its launch , the range received many favourable reviews ; some preferring the taller X model while the sporty R model was one of Honda 's top selling bikes in Canada during 2015 and best selling sports bike in Australia . Many commentators , especially in off-road and long distance touring , argued the need for such middleweight bikes . Perhaps as a consequence , in 2015 , RallyRaid , a British after-market specialist , created upgrade kits for the R & F machines and a full adventure conversion kit for the X model
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