Cb500 Hornet
2026 Honda Cb500 Hornet Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2026 Honda Cb500 Hornet utilizes a 471 cc engine layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 43 Nm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 67 mm x 66.8 mm with a 10.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Cb500 Hornet measures 188 kg (414 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1 mm (0 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.1-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 489 km (304 miles) between fill-ups.
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