Honda CB500 Hornet: specs and comparison
Honda CB500 Hornet (Naked, since 2024): 471 cc engine, 35 kW / 48 hp, 190 kg (with fluids), seat height 785 mm. Licence: A2.
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Honda CB500 Hornetsince 2024 · 471 cm³ · 35 kW
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Specs
Version since 2024
| Years | since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 471 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 35 kW / 48 hp |
| Weight | 190 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17.1 l |
| Fuel use | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 360 km |
| New price (official list, PL) | £5,500 |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,000 - £5,700 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Many bikes on the used market
- Modern electronics (rider modes, traction control)
- Long range (350 km+)
Weak points
- Little wind protection
- Not great for a passenger
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
Compare with rivals
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- Aprilia Tuono 457 457 cm³ · 35 kW · 800 mm
- KTM 390 Duke 399 cm³ · 33 kW · 820 mm
- Benelli Tornado Naked Twin 500 500 cm³ · 35 kW · 784 mm
- FB Mondial Piega 452 450 cm³ · 34 kW · 820 mm
Questions
Is the Honda CB500 Hornet A2-legal?
Yes: 35 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. Some countries also check 0.2 kW per kg, so confirm the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Honda CB500 Hornet?
785 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inseam.
How much does the Honda CB500 Hornet weigh?
190 kg (with fluids).
What is the fuel use and range of the Honda CB500 Hornet?
About 4.1 l/100 km; with the 17.1 l tank that is roughly 360 km before the reserve.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.