Honda 500 twins
2013 CB500F | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–2024 |
| Assembly | Samut Prakan, Thailand Manaus, Brazil |
| Predecessor | CBF500 2004-2008 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC Straight-twin engine |
| Bore / stroke | 67 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power | 47bhp |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, manual, chain drive |
2014 CBR500R | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–Present |
| Assembly | Samut Prakan, Thailand Manaus, Brazil (2013-2018) |
| Class | Sport bike |
2016 CB500X | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–2024 |
| Assembly | Samut Prakan, Thailand Manaus, Brazil |
| Class | Adventure |
The Honda 500 twins are a group of straight-twin motorcycles made by Honda since 2013 which use the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in), 180° crank, straight-twin engine, such as the:
- CB500F naked bike (2013–2024)
- CB500X adventure touring bike (2013–2024)
- CBR500R sport bike (2013–present)
- CMX500 Rebel bobber (2017–present)
- SCL500/CL500 standard, "Scrambler-style" bike (2023–present)
- NX500 adventure touring bike (2024–present)
- CB500 Hornet naked bike (2024–present)
These models are sold in Japan with smaller capacity 399 cc engines: CB400F (2013–2016), CB400X, and CBR400R. Their introduction coincided with new European licensing regulations establishing a mid-range class of motorcycles of limited power. The new 500 twins are similar to the earlier CB500 parallel-twins discontinued in 2003, but all-new from the ground up. They are made in Thailand, where Honda had previously made only smaller displacement motorcycles.
All models use the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in) 180° crank straight-twin engine with capacity and power below the A2 European driving licence limit. They share the same six-speed gearbox and the majority of cycle parts. The CB500X has a larger fuel tank and longer front suspension travel making it taller, and with more ground clearance.
On its release, the CBR500R was the one-design model the European Junior Cup in 2013 and 2014. Since 2014, Honda has partnered with local organisers to promote national CBR500R Cup events in Brazil and France; raced over various circuits, the competitions are open to amateurs from 13-years upwards.