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| Specifications |  Honda CB500 HORNETHonda · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 471cc471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Engine configuration | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Bore × stroke | 67.0mm x 66.8mm |
Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
Valves | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
Fuel system | Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body |
Cooling system | Liquid-cooled471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 187.79kg414 pounds (includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel) |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 789.94mm31.1 inches |
Wheelbase | 1409.7mm55.5 inches |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 17.03L4.5 gallons |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | YesDual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS · Single 240mm disc; ABS |
Front suspension | 41mm inverted Showa® SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
Rear suspension | Single shock; 4.7-inch travel |
Front brake | Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
Rear brake | Single 240mm disc; ABS |
Front tyre | 120/70R-17 |
Rear tyre | 160/60-17 |
Steering angle | 25.5° |
Trail | 101.6mm4.0 inches |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | Six-speed manual |
Final drive | O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T |
Emission standard | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Equipment | |
Model code | CB500FA |
Available colours | Black |
| Other declared specifications | |
Duration | Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
Optional Extended | Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Honda CB500 HORNET |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
471cc471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Engine configuration |
| 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Bore × stroke |
| 67.0mm x 66.8mm |
Compression ratio |
| 10.7:1 |
Valves |
| DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
Fuel system |
| Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body |
Cooling system |
Liquid-cooled471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
187.79kg414 pounds (includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel) |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
789.94mm31.1 inches |
Wheelbase |
1409.7mm55.5 inches |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
17.03L4.5 gallons |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
YesDual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS · Single 240mm disc; ABS |
Front suspension |
| 41mm inverted Showa® SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
Rear suspension |
| Single shock; 4.7-inch travel |
Front brake |
| Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
Rear brake |
| Single 240mm disc; ABS |
Front tyre |
| 120/70R-17 |
Rear tyre |
| 160/60-17 |
Steering angle |
| 25.5° |
Trail |
101.6mm4.0 inches |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| Six-speed manual |
Final drive |
| O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T |
Emission standard |
| Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
Equipment |
Model code |
| CB500FA |
Available colours |
| Black |
Other declared specifications |
Duration |
| Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
Optional Extended |
| Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.