 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)
- 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.[1] Their introduction coincided with new European licensing regulations establishing a mid-range class of motorcycles of limited power.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5][6][7]
- ^ "2020 Honda CBR400R Unveiled in Japan".
- ^ Velasco, Maria Teresa (24 October 2012). "European driving license 2013 - changes in motorbikes regulations". Velascolawyers.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Honda CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R review". Telegraph.co.uk. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ VisordownThu, 31 Oct 2013. "The A2 licence: What you can and can't restrict". Visordown.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Copa Honda CBR 500R – SuperBike". Superbike.com.br. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "La Honda CBR 500 Cup repart pour une troisième saison - Moto Journal". Archived from the original on 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
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