Honda CB500

Honda CB500 Overview 

• Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently introduced the Honda CB500 as an authentic heritage roadster, and it will be locally manufactured. 

• This bike caters to enthusiasts by combining classic roadster styling alongside practical everyday usability. 

• What you will notice is that it carries global appeal, bold proportions, and a commanding street presence. 

• Bookings are open across Honda BigWing dealerships in India for an amount of Rs 5,000. 

How does the Honda CB500 perform? 

• The bike uses a 501 cc single-cylinder engine. 

• This powerplant uses an air-cooled setup paired with an external oil cooler for heat management. 

• Honda has tuned this engine to deliver a torque-rich power curve that will suit relaxed cruising. 

• An assist and slipper clutch has been incorporated for seamless shifts while reducing clutch lever effort. 

• The powertrain has Honda Selectable Torque Control which aids in avoiding rear wheel slip under throttling situations. 

What is the design highlight of the Honda CB500? 

• The styling of the Honda CB500 is inspired from Honda's classic roadster lineage and displays elements from the iconic CB series. 

• It blends retro-sporty lines with a muscular fuel tank and clean bodywork that gives it an overall purposeful look. 

• There are three variants for buyers to choose from: Alloy wheels, Spoke tubeless, and Spoke tubeless with stripe. 

• Honda sells the bike in four paint choices: Pearl Deep Ground Grey, Pearl Igneous Black, Mat Steel Silver Metallic, and Rebel Red Metallic. 

How is the exterior of the Honda CB500? 

• This front and rear profile of the Honda CB500 is equipped with all-LED lighting setups. 

• The entry-level version gets black alloy wheels for a contemporary urban look. 

• Higher variants feature wire-spoke wheels that are fitted with tubeless tyres. 

• The top-end version gets unique stripes on the panels which lend it a custom retro feel. 

What is the price of the Honda CB500? 

• The entry-level ‘alloy wheels’ variant has a price of Rs, 2.75 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru). 

• The mid-spec ‘spoke tubeless’ version retails at a price of Rs. 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru). 

• The flagship ‘spoke tubeless with stripe’ variant costs Rs. 3.01 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru). 

How much mileage does the Honda CB500 return? 

• Honda has not released the official fuel efficiency figures for the CB500. 

• We can share the real-world mileage figures once we get to ride the bike and/or when it reaches owners. 

What unique features are offered in the Honda CB500? 

• The CB500 has an analogue-digital instrument cluster that blends vintage dials with a digital display. 

• It comes with the Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity suite for mobile pairing. 

• The bike gets Honda Selectable Torque Control which assists with rear wheel traction while riding on slippery roads. 

• It features spoke wheels with tubeless tyres. This gives riders the classic looks without compromising on puncture hassles. 

How is the ride and handling characteristics of the Honda CB500? 

• The CB500 has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels to manage braking duties. 

• It is equipped with dual-channel ABS to prevent wheel lockups under hard braking. 

• The assist and slipper clutch keeps the rear tyre planted when aggressively downshifting. 

• The Honda Selectable Torque Control keeps the bike stable on loose road surfaces. 

Which bikes compete with the Honda CB500? 

The Honda CB500 competes in the middleweight modern-classic space where key rivals are: 

• Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 

• BSA Gold Star 650 

• Harley-Davidson X440