Honda CBR500R 2020 Manual page 54

Shifting Gears
Your vehicle transmission has 6 forward
gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.
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If you put the vehicle in gear with the side
stand down, the engine will shut off.
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5
4
3
2
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Recommended Shift Points
Shifting Up
From 1st to 2nd
From 2nd to 3rd
From 3rd to 4th
From 4th to 5th
From 5th to 6th
Shifting Down
From 6th to 5th
From 5th to 4th
From 4th to 3rd
NOTICE
Improper shifting can damage the engine,
transmission, and drive train. Also, coasting or
towing the vehicle for long distances with the
engine off can damage the transmission.
12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
28 mph (45 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
16 mph (25 km/h)