2026 Honda CB500 Hornet

Comfort & Convenience

• STEP-UP SEAT: The seat is dual-level and low-height, designed to accommodate inseams of all sizes. Perfect for around town or carving the canyons, it also offers room for a passenger and is ergonomically shaped to fit a wide range of riders.
• PASSENGER HANDHOLDS: Sturdy passenger handholds offer security for your passengers or can be used as tie-down points for cargo items.
• GENUINE HONDA ACCESSORIES: You can equip your new CB500F with a range of Honda accessories. These include a centerstand, tank bag, wind visor, and 12V accessory socket.

Engineering

• SLIPPER CLUTCH: The slipper clutch improves power delivery, reduces clutch-lever pull effort by 45 percent, and helps prevent rear-wheel hop during hard deceleration.
• SMOOTH TRANSMISSION: Our engineers profiled the shift dogs in the transmission to help you get smooth shifts every time. You’ll never see these parts, but you’ll feel their effects.

Handling

• ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS): Our Anti-Lock Braking System is standard, providing confident stopping power and added assurance in challenging conditions, such as wet roads or loose gravel.
• SHOWA® SFF-BP FORK: A top-notch 41mm inverted Showa® Separate Function Fork—Big Piston (SFF-BP) front end provides the rigidity needed for precise steering and feedback.
• PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION: Our Pro-Link® rear suspension features tailored shock settings and 4.7 inches of travel, enhancing ride comfort and handling.
• STEEL-TUBE FRAME: The 35mm steel-tube mainframe seamlessly links to the engine through four mounts, providing a rock-solid foundation that ensures a smooth ride and quick handling.
• CAST WHEELS: Solid and stylish, the lightweight, multi-spoke, cast aluminum wheels are designed to improve handling by lessening rotating inertia and are sized to fit a wide variety of sticky street tires.
• LIGHTWEIGHT SWINGARM: The swingarm, utilized across the entire Honda 500 lineup, is nearly two pounds lighter and stronger than the previous version. This is one reason for the exceptional handling.

Performance

• DOHC TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE: The 471cc parallel-twin engine features a dual overhead cam design that’s versatile, approachable, and famously reliable. It has robust low-end torque and high-rpm horsepower.
• PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION: The PGM-FI system adjusts fuel levels based on parameters like temperature, elevation, throttle position, and riding style to increase power and torque from 3000-7000 RPM and improve throttle response.
• COMPACT EXHAUST: The exhaust system features twin outlets. It’s a small detail, but it looks great, and the sound will bring a smile to your face every time you twist the throttle.

Style

• NAKED SPORTBIKE STYLING: Embracing the ‘less is more’ philosophy, the sleek, angular design seamlessly merges modern aesthetics with exceptional value to create an all-around package that packs a lot for a little.

Technology

• LED HEADLIGHT: The dual-lens LED headlight gives the front end a modern, cutting-edge look while still projecting plenty of light on the road for visibility.
• DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS: An easy-to-read digital LCD gauge cluster includes a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, multiple trip meters, and more.