Honda 500 twins

The Honda 500 twins are a series of straight-twin motorcycles made by Honda since 2013. They are the CB500F standard/naked bike, the CBR500R sport bike, the CB500X adventure touring bike, and the CMX500 Rebel bobber. These models are sold in Japan with smaller capacity 399 cc engines: CB400F (2013–2016), CBR400R, and 400X.[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 with new engines, frames, and other parts. They are made in Thailand, where Honda had previously only made smaller displacement motorcycles.[3]

For other uses, see Honda CB500 (disambiguation).
CB500F
2013 CB500F
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–present
PredecessorCB500 1993-2003
ClassStandard
CBR500R
2014 CBR500R
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–Present
ClassSport bike
CB500X
2016 CB500X
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–Present
ClassAdventure

All models used the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in) 180° crank twin-cylinder, parallel, transversely mounted engine whose power output and cubic capacity were below the European driving licence A2 upper limits.[4]

All models also shared the same six-speed gearbox and the majority of cycle parts. The CB500X had a larger fuel tank and longer front suspension travel making it slightly taller.

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]

Model history

The three models were announced on the eve of the November 2012 EICMA show in Milan:

  • 2013 April: CBR500R released - a faired sport bike
  • 2013 April: CB500F released - a naked standard
  • 2013 July: CB500X released - an adventure-styled multi-purpose bike
  • 2016: All models restyled adding LED lamps on all models; larger fuel tanks on F and R versions
  • 2017: All models are EURO4 compliant with new exhaust, new colours and styling[8]
  • 2018: Colour changes only
  • 2019: Styling & colour changes plus many technical improvements: revised exhaust system, anti-rebound clutch, full LED lighting, revised rear shocks, revised LCD instrumentation with extra features, 19" front wheel on the ruggedized CB500X [9]

ABS standard on all models in most markets; e.g. for 2017, it remained an option in the USA[10][11]

Reactions

Since its launch, the range received many favourable reviews; some preferring the taller X model while the sporty R model was one of Honda's top selling bikes in Canada during 2015 and best selling sports bike in Australia.[12][13][14] Many commentators, especially in off-road and long distance touring, argued the need for such middleweight bikes.[15][16] Perhaps as a consequence, in 2015, RallyRaid, a British after-market specialist, created upgrade kits for the R & F machines and a full adventure conversion kit for the X model.[17][16]

Multiple small improvements in the 2019 range impressed commentators with MCN describing the CB500X as an exceptional machine.[18][19]

Specifications
Specification Year CB500F[20] CBR500R[21] CB500X[22][23]
Style naked sport bike adventure
Engine & transmission
Layout Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Capacity 471 cc (28.7 cu in)
Bore x stroke 67.0 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Cooling system Liquid cooled 1.4 l (0.31 imp gal; 0.37 US gal)
Carburation PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Starter Electric
Max power 46.9 hp (35.0 kW)@ 8,500 rpm (claimed)
Max torque 32 lbf⋅ft (43 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)
Transmission 6 speed 3.285, 2.105, 1.600, 1.300, 1.150, 1.043[23]
Final drive O-ring-sealed chain
Primary/final 2.029/2.733
Cycle parts & suspension
Frame diamond-shaped steel tube
Front suspension Conventional telescopic, 41mm, pre-load adjustable
Front wheel travel 122 mm (4.8 in)
Front tyre Dunlop 120 70ZR17, radial, tubeless 110 80R19 (2019+)
Front wheel multi-spoke, cast aluminium
Front brakes Single 320 mm (13 in) wave disc 2 piston calipers
Rake 2013 26.5° 25.5°
2019+ 25.5° 25.5° 25.5°
Rear suspension Prolink single shock, 9-position preload, steel square pipe swingarm
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 in) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Rear tyre Dunlop 160 60ZR17, radial, tubeless
Rear wheel multi-spoke, cast aluminium
Rear brakes single 240 mm (9.4 in) wave disc 1 piston caliper
ABS 2-channel; standard in most markets - optional in USA[24][10]
Dimensions
Length 2013 2,080 mm (81.9 in) 2,080 mm (81.9 in) 2,095 mm (82.5 in)
2019+ 2,155 mm (84.8 in)
Width 2013 790 mm (31.1 in) 750 mm (29.5 in) 830 mm (32.7 in)
2019+ 755 mm (29.7 in) 825 mm (32.5 in)
Height 1,060 mm (41.7 in) 1,145 mm (45.1 in) 1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Seat height 2013 785 mm (30.9 in) 780 mm (30.7 in) 810 mm (31.9 in)
2019+ 789 mm (31.1 in) 830 mm (32.7 in)
Wheelbase 2013 1,410 mm (55.5 in) 1,410 mm (55.5 in) 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
2019+ 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Ground clearance 2013 160 mm (6.3 in) 140 mm (5.5 in) 170 mm (6.7 in)
2019+ 130 mm (5.1 in) 145 mm (5.7 in) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Trail 2013 102 mm (4.0 in) 102 mm (4.0 in) 109 mm (4.3 in)
2019+ 108 mm (4.3 in)
Curb weight 2013 190 kg (419 lb) 194 kg (428 lb) 195 kg (430 lb)
2019+ 188 kg (414 lb) 190 kg (419 lb) 195 kg (430 lb)
Max capacity 185 kg (408 lb)
Fuel 91RON or better
Fuel consumption 2016 3.4 L/100 km (83 mpg‑imp; 69 mpg‑US)
2019+ 3.5 L/100 km (81 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US)
Fuel tank 2013 15.5 l (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) 17.5 l (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal)
2016 16.7 l (3.7 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) 17.5 l (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal)
2019+ 17.1 l (3.8 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) 17.7 l (3.9 imp gal; 4.7 US gal)
Range 2016 491 km (305 mi) 515 km (320 mi)
Turning circle 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)

Variations:

  • CB500X (Korea) curb weight 195 kg (430 lb) (1 kg (2.2 lb) less than CB500XA)
  • CB500XA (Europe, Australasia) as per main table

References
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