// Generation · 2013 — 2015

BIRTH OF THE CB500 TRIO

Unveiled at EICMA 2012, the CB500F launches the 471cc platform shared with the CB500X and CBR500R. Compact roadster natively meeting European A2 licence requirements — an unprecedented positioning for Honda.

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Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
6
Changes
3
Overhauls
1
Updates
2
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2013
Launch with 471cc DOHC liquid-cooled parallel twin — 47hp / 43Nm at 6,500rpm
Bore 67mm × stroke 66.8mm, compression 10.7:1, 6-speed gearbox, PGM-FI injection — engine designed for 300,000km
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2013
Diamond-shaped 35mm steel tube frame, conventional 41mm fork — 193kg
Major
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2013
Compact roadster design inspired by the CB1000R, round halogen headlight, basic LCD instrumentation
Major
2014
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2015
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2013
ABS available as option from launch
Medium