Sport – Motorcycle sport: the 2016 CBR500R Cup starts on March 26 in Le Mans – Used HONDA

Motorcycle sport: the 2016 CBR500R Cup starts on March 26 at Le Mans

Sport - Motorcycle sport: the 2016 CBR500R Cup starts on March 26 in Le Mans - Used HONDA

Launched by Honda in 2014, the CBR500R Cup is a simple and economical promotional formula, directly inspired by the immense success of the CB500 Cup (won in 1996 by a certain Sebastien Charpentier, two-time Supersport world champion). Accessible from 13 years old – no maximum age limit! -, this brand cut opposes 40 pilots in parallel …

Launched by Honda, the CBR500R Cup is a simple and economical promotional formula, directly inspired by the immense success of the CB500 Cup (won in 1996 by a certain Sebastien Charpentier, double Supersport world champion). Accessible from 13 years old – no maximum age limit! -, this branded cup opposes 40 pilots in parallel of the French Superbike championship (FSBK).

The organizer, B12 Motorsports like, distinguishes several categories including a "Junior" (13-18 years) and a "Feminine".

Many prizes are up for grabs and the winner will this year win a Honda CB650F, as well as a helmet sponsorship contract with Shoei. Registration forms must be completed online before March 15 via the .

One of the advantages of this user-friendly formula is its reasonable cost. It is indeed possible to run with a CBR500R having already taken part in the 2014 and 2015 "Cup" or to acquire it at the preferential rate of 5000 € (against 6199 € in launch price!), Then to equip it with the pack compulsory with a value of 2505 €. This CBR500R Cup pack includes an Akrapovic silencer, poly fairings, various protections (engine, crown, right lever), a set of additional wheels with discs and a graphics kit.

The total cost of registration for the full season – 7 races – is € 2,430, while the cost of one-off participation (wild card) is € 455 per event. The calendar follows that of the FSBK: the kick-off will be given on March 26 and 27 at Le Mans (72) and the final will take place on September 24 and 25 in Albi (81).

2016 CBR500R Cup Calendar 

  •  26-27 March Le Mans (72)
  •  23-24 April Nogaro (32)
  •  28-29 May Ledenon (30)
  •  2-3 July Magny-Cours (58)
  •  13-14 August Pau Arnos (64)
  •  September 3-4 Carole (95)
  •  24-25 September Albi (81) 

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