Honda CB500 twin is a middle-class family of motorcycles manufactured by Honda from 1993 to 2003. Due to their low cost, reliability and good handling, they are popular among commuters, and Motorcycles couriers. They also competed in the United Kingdom at the Honda CB500 Cup (renamed in 2009 to Thundersport 500 when Suzuki GS500 and Kawasaki ER-5 were included).
The half-faired Honda CB500S was introduced in 1998. The first twin range CB500 production ceased in 2003 because the engine was unable to meet Euro 2 emission regulations.
According to Honda engineers, the 499 cc parallel twin DOHC engine is designed to last for 300,000 km (190,000 miles). One motorcycle was tested by Moto Revue from 1993 to 1996. Disassembled at 50,000 km (31,000 miles), the engine was in perfect condition. At 100,000 km (62,000 miles) only the cam and piston chains are replaced, though, in the opinion of the testers, it can run with the original part longer without any problems.
Video Honda CB500 twin
Model history
1994: naked version of CB500R launches. Brake drum rear. Nissin front disc brakes. Made in Japan.
1995: No changes
1996: CB500T. No significant changes. Some CB500Ts are made in Italy.
1996, November: CB500V. Rem changed to Brembo. The rear drum brakes are converted into discs. Silver wheels. The CB500 cup race series was introduced. A special silver model with a logo logo is introduced. Production moved to Italy.
1998: naked version of CB500W. CB500SW 'sport' half-faired version with new lights introduced. New instrument and handlebar layout.
1998, December: CB500X, CB500SX. No technical changes.
2000 to 2003: CB500Y, CB500SY. No technical changes. Specifications
Maps Honda CB500 twin
(CB500Y 2003)
References
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