2024 Honda CB500 Hornet

2024 model year. Yours for £6,199

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CB500 Hornet

£6,199

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Overview

Power and torque for the CB500 Hornet's 471cc engine meet maximum A2 licence requirement– at 35kW and 43Nm – while an ECU update improves acceleration feel and Honda Selectable Torque Control is now standard. The high-quality chassis specification includes 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks, Showa rear shock and dual discs up front with four-piston calipers. A brand-new LED headlight opens up better visibility at night, while a new 5-inch TFT screen offers Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, operated by a simplified and backlit 4-way toggle switch.

The 500 streetfighter continues to evolve with aggressive new styling, high-end technology and a variety of detail upgrades

Premium new tech too, in the form of a 5-inch TFT screen – operated by an intuitive and easy-to-use lefthand switchgear – features the smartphone connectivity of Honda RoadSync. The A2-compliant, slipper clutch-equipped twin-cylinder engine benefits from the addition of Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) as well as ECU updates to improve acceleration.

The 24YM CB500 Hornet will be available in the following colour options:

Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Grand Prix Red, Pearl Himalayas White.

Styling & Equipment

  • New streetfighter style incorporates aerodynamics that improve steering and agility
  • New LED headlight and taillight
  • New 5-inch full colour TFT screen includes Honda RoadSync connectivity for on-screen turn-by-turn navigation and access to other smartphone functions
  • New, simplified left hand switchgear is easy to use and backlit for night-time

Chassis

  • 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks
  • Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial mount four-piston calipers
  • Lightweight wheels and swingarm

Engine

  • Lively twin-cylinder powerplant now equipped with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
  • New PGM-FI settings improve low-rpm acceleration and power delivery across the rev-range
  • Assist/slipper clutch eases upshifts and manages rear wheel through downshifts

Accessories

  1. Style Pack: Meter Visor, Tank Pad, Seat Cowl,Wheel Stripe kit
  2. Comfort Pack: Heated Grips, ACC socket, Main Stand
  3. Travel Pack: 3L Tank Bag, 15L Rear Seat Bag expandable to 22L
Outside of the main packs, a 35L Top Box and the Rear Carrier required for its installation are also available. All the accessories featured in packs can also be purchased individually.

Specification

ENGINE
TypeLiquid-cooled 4 stroke, DOHC parallel twin
Displacement471cc
No of Valves per Cylinder4
Bore & Stroke67mm x 66.8mm
Compression Ratio10.7: 1
Max. Power Output35kW @ 8600rpm
Max. Torque43Nm @ 6500rpm
Noise Level (dB)Lurban 73.5dB Lwot 76.8dB
Oil Capacity3.2L
FUEL SYSTEM
CarburationPGM FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity17.1L (inc reserve)
CO2 Emissions (WMTC)80 g/km
Fuel Consumption (WMTC)3.5L/100km (28.6km/litre)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Capacity12V 7.4AH
ACG Output23.4A/2000rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch TypeWet multiplate, Assisted slipper clutch
Transmission Type6 speed
Final DriveChain
FRAME
TypeSteel diamond
CHASSIS
Dimensions (L´W´H)2,080mm x 800mm x 1,060mm
Wheelbase1,410mm
Caster Angle25.5°
Trail102mm
Seat Height785mm
Ground Clearance145mm
Kerb Weight188kg
Turning radius2.7m
SUSPENSION
Type FrontShowa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks,
Type RearProlink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm
WHEELS
Type Front5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Type Rear5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Rim Size Front17 x MT3.5
Rim Size Rear17 x MT4.5
Tyres Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres Rear160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
BRAKES
ABS System Type2-channel
Type FrontDual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers
Type RearSingle 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
Instruments5in TFT Meter with customisable layout, including but not limited to Speedometer, Tachometer, Clock, Gear position, Shift UP Indicator
HeadlightLED
TaillightLED
ConnectivityYes (Honda RoadSync)
USBNo
12V SocketOptional
Auto Winker CancelNo
QuickshifterNo
Security SystemHISS (Honda Intelligent Security System)
Cruise ControlNo
Additional FeaturesESS

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