Honda CB500 Hornet price and specifications
Honda CB500 Hornet, a in the naked class 471 cc model by Honda. A2 licence required. Türkiye list price 550,000 ₺ (November 2026).
Honda CB500 Hornet specifications
| Engine capacity | 471 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 46.9 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm |
| Weight | 192 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm |
| Fuel tank | 17.1 L |
| Consumption | 3.5 L/100 km |
| ABS | Yes |
| Licence | A2 |
| Type | Naked |
Honda CB500 Hornet generation history
- 2013–2015 · CB500F 1st generation: 471 cc parallel twin, sharing a platform with the CBR500R and CB500X.
- 2016–2018 · CB500F facelift: New design, LED lighting, preload adjustment on the front fork; engine and frame unchanged.
- 2019–2021 · CB500F 2019 update: New bodywork and tank, assist/slipper clutch, LCD with gear indicator.
- 2022–2023 · CB500F 2022 update: Showa SFF-BP upside-down fork, twin front discs and radial calipers, lightened wheels and swingarm.
- 2024– · CB500 Hornet: The CB500F was renamed CB500 Hornet; new design, 5-inch TFT, RoadSync, traction control (HSTC).
Honda CB500 Hornet known problems
- Recall: rocker arm shaft retaining bolts (2013): On 2013 CB500F/CB500X/CBR500R models the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts could work loose and fall out, causing an oil leak or the engine to stall; the bolts were replaced free of charge in the USA (NHTSA 14V-056), the UK, Australia and Japan.
When buying a used Honda CB500 Hornet
- If it is a 2013 model, verify that the rocker arm bolt recall was carried out; look for oil seepage around the cylinder head.
- Because of the bodywork changes, the body panels of the 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022 generations may not be interchangeable; consider parts availability for a damaged vehicle.
- As it is often used as a first motorcycle, check for signs of drops (under the seat, mirrors, lever ends, exhaust) and for the chain and sprocket set.
Price
List price: 550,000 ₺ (November 2026 recommended retail price). Prices are the recommended retail prices announced by the distributor and may vary by dealer.
Honda CB500 Hornet rivals
- Kawasaki Z500 — 556,000 ₺, 45 hp
- KTM 390 Duke — 587,000 ₺, 44 hp
- Kawasaki Z500 SE — 589,000 ₺, 45 hp
- Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 — 508,000 ₺, 40 hp
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