Engineering:Honda 500 twins

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CB500F
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2013 CB500F
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–present
AssemblySamut Prakan, Thailand
Manaus, Brazil
PredecessorCBF500 2004-2008
ClassStandard
Engine471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC Straight-twin engine
Bore / stroke67 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio10.7:1
Power47bhp
Transmission6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, manual, chain drive
CBR500R
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2014 CBR500R
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–Present
AssemblySamut Prakan, Thailand
Manaus, Brazil (2013-2018)
ClassSport bike
CB500X
Honda CB500X front-left 2016 Auto China.jpg
2016 CB500X
ManufacturerHonda
Production2013–Present
AssemblySamut Prakan, Thailand
Manaus, Brazil
ClassAdventure

The Honda 500 twins are a series of straight-twin motorcycles made by Honda since 2013.

These models are sold in Japan with smaller capacity 399 cc engines: CB400F (2013–2016), CB400X, and CBR400R.[1] Their introduction coincided with new European licensing regulations establishing a mid-range class of motorcycles of limited power.[2] The new 500 twins are similar to the earlier CB500 parallel-twins discontinued in 2003, but all-new from the ground up. They are made in Thailand, where Honda had previously made only smaller displacement motorcycles.[3]

All models use the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in) 180° crank straight-twin engine with capacity and power below the A2 European driving licence limit.[4] They share the same six-speed gearbox and the majority of cycle parts. The CB500X has a larger fuel tank and longer front suspension travel making it taller, and with more ground clearance.

On its release, the CBR500R was the one-design model the European Junior Cup in 2013 and 2014. Since 2014, Honda has partnered with local organisers to promote national CBR500R Cup events in Brazil and France; raced over various circuits, the competitions are open to amateurs from 13-years upwards.[5][6][7]

Model history

CBR500R 2019

The three models were announced on the eve of the November 2012 EICMA show in Milan.

2013

April: CB500F, CBR500R released; July: CB500X released

2016

EURO 4 compliance with smaller exhaust,[8] LED headlamp, preload adjustable front suspension, smaller side covers, larger fuel tank on CB500F and CBR500R, Fireblade style fairing on the CBR500R

2019

Revised exhaust system, anti-rebound clutch, full LED lighting, revised rear shocks, new LCD instrumentation with additional features, 19" front wheel on the ruggedized CB500X,[9] dual-channel ABS standard on all models in most markets, although for 2017 USA models, it remained an option.[10][11]

CB500F 2021

2022

Inverted Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston (SFF-BP) forks, dual 296mm disk with radial calipers up front, updated triple tree clamps, new fuel injection settings that further increase torque feel and overall character, other changes include a lighter swingarm, lighter radiator, revised shock settings, redesigned and lighter front wheel, more powerful LEDs. The US Market only received the Pearl Organic Green colorway for 2022. [12][13]

The CB500X was released at a price of ฿FXConvert/Wordify error: cannot parse value "Template:FXConvert/Scale" (US$FXConvert/Wordify error: cannot parse value "Undefined year """) in Thailand.[14] In Germany, the CB500X was released at €FXConvert/Wordify error: cannot parse value "Template:FXConvert/Scale" (US$FXConvert/Wordify error: cannot parse value "Undefined year """).[15]

Reactions

Since its launch, the range received many favourable reviews; some preferring the taller X model while the sporty R model was one of Honda's top selling bikes in Canada during 2015 and best selling sports bike in Australia.[16][17][18] Many commentators, especially in off-road and long distance touring, argued the need for such middleweight bikes.[19][20] Perhaps as a consequence, in 2015, RallyRaid, a British after-market specialist, created upgrade kits for the R & F machines and a full adventure conversion kit for the X model.[21][20]

Multiple small improvements in the 2019 range impressed commentators with MCN describing the CB500X as an exceptional machine.[22][23]

Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless otherwise specified. The motorcycle model designation is printed on a sticker under the seat.

Model CB500F[24] CBR500R[25] CB500X[26][27]
Type Naked Sport Adventure
Engine Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled
Displacement 471 cc (28.7 cu in)
Bore x stroke 67.0 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Fuel delivery Honda PGM-FI via 34 mm (1.3 in) throttle bodies
Ignition Fully transistorized with ignition advance
Maximum power 35 kW (47 hp) at 8,500 rpm
Maximum torque 43 N⋅m (32 lbf⋅ft) at 7,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed sequential, constant mesh
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, coil spring
Final drive 520 o-ring chain, 112 links
Frame Tubular steel, diamond, stressed engine
Rake 25.5° 26.5° (2013–2018)
27.5° (2019-present)
Trail 102 mm (4.0 in) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Turning radius 2,700 mm (110 in) 2,800 mm (110 in) (2013–2018)
2,400 mm (94 in) (2019-present)
Front wheel 17M/C × MT3.50 cast aluminium

19 X MT2.5 CB500x (2019-present)

Rear wheel 17M/C × MT4.50 cast aluminium
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 58W 120/70 ZR17 55W (2013–2018)
110/80 R19 59H (2019-present)
Rear tyre 160/60 ZR17 69W 160/60 ZR17 69W (2013–2018)
160/60 R17 69H (2019-present)
Front brake Single 320 mm (13 in) wave disc, 2 piston caliper, combined ABS
Rear brake Single 240 mm (9.4 in) wave disc, 1 piston caliper, combined ABS
Front suspension Conventional telescopic, 41mm (2013–2015)
Conventional telescopic, 41mm, preload adjustable (2016–present)
Rear suspension Prolink single shock, 9-stage preload adjustable;
steel square pipe double-sided swingarm
Front suspension travel 122 mm (4.8 in) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel 120 mm (4.7 in) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (56 in) 1,420 mm (56 in) (2013-2018)
1,445 mm (56.9 in) (2019-present)
Overall length 2,080 mm (82 in) 2,095 mm (82.5 in) (2013-2018)
2,155 mm (84.8 in) (2019-present)
Overall width 780 mm (31 in) (2013-2015)
790 mm (31 in) (2016-present) 		740 mm (29 in) (2013-2015)
750 mm (30 in) (2016-2018)
755 mm (29.7 in) (2019-present) 		830 mm (33 in) (2013-2018)
825 mm (32.5 in) (2019-present)
Overall height 1,060 mm (42 in) 1,145 mm (45.1 in) Windscreen low:
1,260 mm (50 in) (2013-2015)
1,360 mm (54 in) (2016-2018)
1,410 mm (56 in) (2019-present)
Windscreen high:
1,290 mm (51 in) (2013-2015)
1,390 mm (55 in) (2016-2018)
1,445 mm (56.9 in) (2019-present)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 in) 810 mm (32 in) (2013-2018)
830 mm (33 in) (2019-present)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 in) (2013-2015)
160 mm (6.3 in) (2016-2018)
145 mm (5.7 in) (2019-present) 		140 mm (5.5 in) (2013-2018)
130 mm (5.1 in) (2019-present) 		170 mm (6.7 in) (2013-2018)
180 mm (7.1 in) (2019-present)
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) (2013-2015)
16.7 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) (2016-2018)
17.1 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) (2019-present) 		17.3 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal) (2013-2018)
17.5 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal) (2019-present)
Engine oil 3.2 L (0.70 imp gal; 0.85 US gal)
Coolant 1.4 L (0.31 imp gal; 0.37 US gal)
Wet weight 190 kg (419 lb) (2013-2015)
188 kg (414 lb) (2016-2018)
187 kg (412 lb) (2019-present)
+2 kg (4.4 lb) ABS
+1 kg (2.2 lb) California 		193 kg (425 lb) (2013-2015)
192 kg (423 lb) (2016-2018)
190 kg (419 lb) (2019-present)
+2 kg (4.4 lb) ABS
+1 kg (2.2 lb) California 		192 kg (423 lb) (2013-2018)
195 kg (430 lb) (2019-present)
+2 kg (4.4 lb) ABS
+1 kg (2.2 lb) California
Maximum weight capacity 168 kg (370 lb) 185 kg (408 lb)
Fuel consumption 28.4 km/L (80 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US) (2013-2015)
29.4 km/L (83 mpg‑imp; 69 mpg‑US) (2016-2018)
28.6 km/L (81 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US) (2019-present) 		28.4 km/L (80 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US) (2013-2015)
29.4 km/L (83 mpg‑imp; 69 mpg‑US) (2016-2018)
27.8 km/L (79 mpg‑imp; 65 mpg‑US) (2019-present)

References

  1. ↑ "2020 Honda CBR400R Unveiled in Japan". https://www.rideapart.com/articles/432347/2020-honda-cbr-400r/. 
  2. ↑ Velasco, Maria Teresa (24 October 2012). "European driving license 2013 - changes in motorbikes regulations". http://www.velascolawyers.com/en/motor-and-marine-law/164-european-driving-license-2013-changes-in-motorbikes-regulations.html. 
  3. ↑ "Honda CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R review". 24 July 2013. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/10152808/Honda-CB500F-CB500X-and-CBR500R-review.html. 
  4. ↑ VisordownThu, 31 Oct 2013. "The A2 licence: What you can and can't restrict". https://www.visordown.com/features/learner/a2-licence-what-you-can-and-cant-restrict. 
  5. ↑ "Copa Honda CBR 500R – SuperBike". http://superbike.com.br/categorias/copa-honda-cbr-500r/. 
  6. ↑ "La Honda CBR 500 Cup repart pour une troisième saison - Moto Journal". http://www.moto-journal.fr/sport/la-cbr-500-cup-repart-pour-une-troisieme-saison/. 
  7. ↑ [1] [|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  8. ↑ "2016 HONDA CB500F". https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/66606/2016-honda-cb500f. 
  9. ↑ "Honda brings new energy to middleweight line-up with 5 product reveals at 2018 EICMA show". https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/155728/honda-brings-new-energy-to-middleweight-line-up-with-5-product-reveals-at-2018-eicma-show. 
  10. ↑ "General Error". https://powersports.honda.com/error/GeneralError.aspx. 
  11. ↑ "Honda CBR500R vs. Kawasaki Ninja 300 - Batting 500". https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/honda-cbr500r-vs-kawasaki-ninja-300-batting-500. 
  12. ↑ "Honda CB500X Receives Performance Updates for 2022". 3 September 2021. https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/honda-cb500x-receives-performance-updates-for-2022. 
  13. ↑ "HONDA CB500X (2022 - on) Review". https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cb500x/2022/. 
  14. ↑ "A league of their own". Bangkok Post. https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/news/2227347/a-league-of-their-own. 
  15. ↑ Horvath, Der (September 23, 2021). "Honda CB500X 2022 Test - Erfahrungen mit der A2 Reiseenduro". https://www.1000ps.de/testbericht-3008498-honda-cb500x-2022-test. 
  16. ↑ "HONDA CB500X (2013-18) Review". 8 January 2014. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cb500x/2013/. 
  17. ↑ "Honda Reclaims Top Spot in the Canadian Market". 20 January 2015. https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/honda-canada-2014-sales/. 
  18. ↑ Hedge, Trevor (7 April 2016). "Motorcycle sales, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and scooter market for the first quarter of 2016 was 1.6 per cent higher than the corresponding period in 2015.". https://www.mcnews.com.au/2016-motorcycle-sales-figures-first-quarter/. 
  19. ↑ "Why the New CB500X Adventure Makes a Great Bike for the TAT". 13 November 2015. http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/cb500x-adventure-great-bike-for-the-tat/. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Honda CB500X Rally Raid 5000-mile review". 27 December 2015. https://adventure-motorcycling.com/honda-cb500x-rally-raid-5000-mile-review/. 
  21. ↑ "A CB500 to take on the world". 8 May 2015. https://overlandmag.com/features/a-cb500-to-take-on-the-world/. 
  22. ↑ "HONDA CB500F (2019-on) Review". 14 January 2019. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cb500f/2019/. 
  23. ↑ "HONDA CB500X (2019-on) Review". 14 January 2019. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/cb500x/2019/. 
  24. ↑ "Specifications – CB500F – Street – Range – Motorcycles – Honda". https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/street/cb500f/specifications.html. 
  25. ↑ "Specifications – CBR500R – Super Sport – Range – Motorcycles – Honda". https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/super-sport/cbr500r/specifications.html. 
  26. ↑ "Specifications – CB500X – Adventure – Range – Motorcycles – Honda". https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/cb500x/specifications.html. 
  27. ↑ Owner's Manual CB500XA. 2015. p. 115. 



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