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HondaCB500 Hornet

2026-present · E-Clutch

Power
47hp
@ 8,500 rpm
Torque
43Nm
@ 6,500 rpm
Weight
191kg
wet
Engine
471cc
2 cyl · parallel-twin
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Launch price (UK)GBP 6,399

2023 Honda CB500 Hornet displayed at Impact Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand — photo by Chanokchon
2023 Honda CB500 Hornet displayed at Impact Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand — photo by Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Honda CB500 Hornet is listed for 2024-present, in 2 versions. Category: Naked. Latest version (2026-present · E-Clutch): 471 cc, 47 hp, 43 Nm, and 191 kg.

Engine

Engine
471cc
Displacement
471 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
47 hp
Power (metric)
35 kW
Peak power at
8,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm
Peak torque at
6,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, non-adjustable
Rear suspension
Pro-Link monoshock, steel hollow cross swingarm, 5-stage spring preload adjustable
Front tire
120/70ZR17
Rear tire
160/60ZR17

Brakes

System
2-channel ABS, dual front discs with radial-mount calipers plus single rear disc
Front
Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear
Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
191 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
785 mm
Fuel capacity
17.1 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

New Honda CB500 Hornet Review: 2024's Best A2 Naked?

MOTOBOB · 2024 · Watch on YouTube