Sport Bikes
Honda's CBR Sport line up is designed to push you to the limits of speed and performance. Our sport range was born from the racetrack with a long history of flawless build quality and legendary reliability. Riding one of our race derived machines will make your hair stand on end and all the while hold you on the tarmac, pinned by an unrelenting grip that gives riders total confidence and control. With LAMS approved options through to 1000cc Superbikes, your next sports bike is calling.
Bikes: LAMS Sport Supersports
LAMS Sports
Honda's CBR Sport line up is designed to push you to the limits of speed and performance. Our LAMS sport range was inpired by the race track, with the comfort of everyday riding in mind. Flawless build quality and legendary reliability.
SuperSports
Honda's CBR Sport line up is designed to push you to the limits of speed and performance. Our supersport range was born from the racetrack with a long history of flawless build quality and legendary reliability. Riding one of our race derived machines will make your hair stand on end and all the while hold you on the tarmac, pinned by an unrelenting grip that gives riders total confidence and control.
CBR1000RR-R FirebladeDisplacement: 1000 cc
Transmission: Manual 6-speed
Frequently Asked Questions
Honda New Zealand’s sports bike range currently includes 500-1000cc options. Starting with the LAMS approved CBR500R and CBR650R. Looking for a full power option? The CBR600RR and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. First bike or serious track-inspired performance Honda’s got a sports bike for you.
Yes. Honda New Zealand lists LAMS-approved options in its sports bike line-up, including the CBR500R and CBR650R. For riders moving through their learner or restricted licence stages, these bikes offer sports styling and everyday usability without stepping outside the LAMS category.
For many new riders, the CBR500R is the natural starting point. Honda positions it as a LAMS sports bike with racing DNA, while the 471cc twin-cylinder platform makes it more approachable for riders building confidence on the road. The CBR650R also offers a smooth performing option that is LAMS approved as an alternative.
The CBR500R is a 471cc twin-cylinder, while the CBR650R is a 649cc four-cylinder middleweight with stronger top-end performance and the option of E-Clutch. In simple terms, the CBR500R is the easier entry point, while the CBR650R steps things up for riders wanting a fuller, more premium sports bike experience.
Honda New Zealand offers the CBR650R with either a manual 6-speed transmission or E-Clutch 6-speed transmission. For riders who still want the involvement of a sports bike but like the idea of easier low-speed shifting and stop-start convenience, that makes the CBR650R a particularly appealing option.
Not at all. The Honda sports range are inspired by the racetrack with the comfort of everyday riding in mind. They balance performance with everyday practicality. That makes the range a strong fit for riders who want sports styling and performance without giving up day-to-day usability.
For many riders, the sweet spot is the CBR650R. Smooth inline-four power, premium technology and everyday practicality, which makes it a strong option for riders wanting something sporty enough to excite but comfortable enough to use regularly. Riders earlier in their journey may find the CBR500R a better fit.
A sports bike gives you a more committed riding position, full fairing style and a stronger focus on aerodynamic design and high-speed feel. Honda’s sports bike range is positioned around race-derived performance, while Honda’s naked range, such as the CB650R, leans into stripped-back styling and everyday versatility.
That depends on how far you want to go. The CBR600RR is built around supersport performance and electronic controls, while the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade sits at the top of the range as Honda New Zealand’s street-legal, track-ready open-class sports bike.
Honda’s sports bikes draw on a long history of flawless build quality and legendary reliability, and that reputation is part of the appeal right across the range. For many riders, it is the balance of performance, finish and day-to-day dependability that makes a Honda sports bike such an easy choice.
Yes. You can link from the relevant sports bike page to the finance calculator or apply for finance online. Alternatively, you can finance a Honda sports bike through your Honda motorbike dealer.
The best place to start is your local Honda road bike dealer. Honda New Zealand supports customers through a nationwide dealer network, where riders can compare models, ask about availability, and explore the sports bike range in person.
Talk to your local Honda road bike dealer or enquire today.