Is there a new version of the Honda CB 500?
There’s a thriving scene for the CB500 at the CB500 Forum. However, the story didn’t stop there because in 2013 Honda released a new CB 500 family, comprising the CB500F and CB500X. Everything is stable and friendly, meaning the rider can hone their skills whilst chucking the Honda CB 500 about with wild abandon.
What kind of mpg does a Honda CB500 get?
Low RPM riding is easy and a ‘change at 8’ acceleration gives 0-60 in about 5 seconds. Ignore the ‘test’ mpg, in the real world and with big miles on the clock the bike returns between 60 and 75 mpg unless thrashed everwhere you go when it will drop to high 50s.
When was the CB500 replaced by The CBF500?
The Honda CB500 was replaced by the CBF500 in 2003, when new emissions regulations outlawed the CB500. There’s a thriving scene for the CB500 at the CB500 Forum.
Which is better a Kawasaki ER-5 or a Honda CB 500?
Competitors, such as the old Kawasaki ER-5 or Suzuki’s GS500E, may be slightly cheaper but don’t have the quality (or the extra horsepower) of the Honda CB 500. Be wary of ex-training school/race bikes (the Honda CB 500 had its own series!) which have been dropped/crashed a lot.
There’s a thriving scene for the CB500 at the CB500 Forum. However, the story didn’t stop there because in 2013 Honda released a new CB 500 family, comprising the CB500F and CB500X. Everything is stable and friendly, meaning the rider can hone their skills whilst chucking the Honda CB 500 about with wild abandon.
What kind of fuel economy does a Honda CB500F get?
Fuel economy is 70-80 mpg. It handles the motorway with easy and can easily overtake traffic. I can spend a few hours in the saddle without a numb bum. The seats not bad. I can manage a few hours before I get numb bum. Have done 300 miles in a day with just 3 stops. The brakes are reassuring and ABS is rarely needed, even with hard braking.
When did the Honda CB500F come out in Thailand?
The Honda CB500 range introduced in 2014 was the first ‘big’ multi-cylinder Honda tp be built in Thailand, but the CB500F still retains that solid, Honda build quality.
The Honda CB500 was replaced by the CBF500 in 2003, when new emissions regulations outlawed the CB500. There’s a thriving scene for the CB500 at the CB500 Forum.