Honda CB500 Bookings: Honda, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer, recently unveiled 10 two-wheeler products for the Indian market. The Honda CB500 was also a part of the unveiled products. While the brand has not yet announced the price of the motorcycle, its bookings have commenced at select Honda BigWing dealerships. Let’s take a look at the design, features, and engine specs of the upcoming Honda CB500.
Honda CB500 Bookings In India
As mentioned earlier, the brand has not yet announced the prices for its Honda CB500 motorcycle, but the motorcycle seems to be nearing its official launch as select Honda BigWing dealerships have begun taking pre-bookings for the motorcycle. Honda BigWing Calicut recently shared an Instagram post announcing the commencement of pre-bookings of the CB500 motorcycle.
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Honda CB500: Design & Hardware
The Honda CB500 motorcycle features the brand’s retro roadster styling. It gets a large teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a round LED headlight, a single-piece seat, round-shaped LED turn signals, and a simple taillight. The suspension duty is handled by telescopic forks at the front and twin-shock absorbers at the rear. The braking duty is handled by disc brakes on both ends.
Honda CB500: Variants & Features
The brand has confirmed that the Honda CB500 will be offered in a total of 3 variants. The base variant of the motorcycle will be offered with alloy wheels, whereas the top-spec variant will be offered with cross-spoke wheels. In terms of features, the Honda CB500 comes equipped with a Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), an analogue-digital instrument cluster with Honda RoadSync App Connectivity, and a slipper clutch.
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Honda CB500: Engine Specs
The Honda CB500 draws power from a new 501cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine. The engine will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox, and the engine is capable of generating a peak power and torque output of 27 hp and 43.3 Nm, respectively. The CB500 will rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 in the Indian market.