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Honda 500 range significantly updated for 2022

CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X score better suspension and brakes

Motorcycle News by Motorcycle News
September 2, 2021
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Honda CBR500R – CB500F -CB500X

Honda’s versatile 471 cc parallel-twin 500 platform receives some significant upgrades for model year 2022 and will arrive in Australia later this year, the last quarter of 2021.

Honda CBR500R

The pricing for the updated range will be announced closer to the release date and while in recent COVID times the prices of the CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R have crept up a little, as of now they are still all well under the 10k mark, and we hope they continue to stay under that marker.

Honda CB500X

We are big fans of the 500 Honda models, the sporty looking CBR500R, stylish CB500F naked and practical CB500X are all great motorcycles, but for us older blokes the practicality and ergonomics of the CB500X make it the stand out of the range. It is a ripper of a do-it-all motorcycle that is far more enjoyable than the uninitiated would expect.

CB500X has always been our pick of the litter

In some ways we also prefer the 500 twins over the comparable four-cylinder 650 cc offerings in the Honda range. The 650s really feel nobbled to meet the Australian LAMS registration scheme for new riders, thus they can feel a bit unnatural, while in contrast the little parallel twins work their hearts out and provide a more rewarding ride as a result as their power delivery feels more fluid.

In LAMS form we much prefer the 471 cc parallel twin of the 500 series over the artificially constrained 650 cc four-cylinder models

For 2022 the 500 models score 41 mm Showa big-piston inverted forks (SFF-BP) to raise their suspension credentials while the rear shock has a new spring rate and damping settings to match the new forks and offers five-stage pre-load adjustment.

Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted forks

Brakes also go up in spec’ with the single 320 mm rotor now replaced by a pair of 296 mm discs and radial-mount Nissin two-piston calipers.

The single 320mm and two-piston caliper front brake from the previous model has been replaced by dual 296mm discs and Nissin radial-mount, two-piston calipers.

Honda claim this means there is now effort required through the lever which is a change that will be most appreciated.

Less effort at the braking lever will be appreciated when pressing on

CBR500R and CB500F chassis geometry has been changed to a more forward weight bias for sportier handling response. All three models score stiffer new swing-arms.

A more forward weight bias should result in sharper cornering performance

But of course in the youth focussed learner market looks can be everything, and here Honda have also gone to work and updated the styling of the range.

Honda CB500X
Honda CBR500R
Honda CB500F

It is unclear as yet as to whether Honda’s very popular CMX500 learner legal cruiser will also score any significant updates for 2022.

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We look forward to experiencing the new chassis and braking package on the CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X when the machines arrive late this year. We are big fans of the current models so I am sure they will not disappoint.

Honda CBR500R

Specifications

  • CBR500R
  • CB500F
  • CB500X

CBR500R

Honda CBR500R Specifications
Engine471 cc Inline 2 Liquid cooled, 8 Valve 4-stroke
Bore & Stroke67 x 66.8
Compression Ratio10.7:1
StarterElectric
Fuel SystemFuel Injection
Transmission6-speed
DriveChain
Overall Length2,080 mm
Overall Width760 mm
Overall Height1,145 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm
Seat Height785 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm
Fuel Capacity17.1 L
Kerb Weight192 Kg
Tyres (F)120/70-17
Tyres (R)160/60-17
Front Suspension Type41mm inverted telescopic fork
Front AdjustabilityPreload
Rear Suspension TypeSingle shock
Rear AdjustabilityPreload
Brakes (F)2x 296mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R)1x 240mm disc, ABS
ColoursGrand Prix Red, Sword Silver Metallic
Warranty24 months

CB500F

Honda CB500F Specifications
Engine Type471 cc Inline 2 Liquid cooled, 8 Valve 4-stroke
Bore & Stroke (Mm)67 x 66.8
Compression Ratio10.7:1
StarterElectric
Fuel SystemFuel Injection
Transmission6-speed
DriveChain
Overall Length2,080 mm
Overall Width800 mm
Overall Height1,060 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm
Seat Height789 mm
Ground Clearance145 mm
Fuel Capacity17.1 L
Kerb Weight189 Kg
Tyres (F)120/70-17
Tyres (R)160/60-17
Front Suspension Type41mm inverted telescopic fork
Front AdjustabilityPreload
Rear Suspension TypeSingle shock
Rear AdjustabilityPreload
Brakes (F)2x 296mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R)1x 240mm disc, ABS
ColoursPearl Dusk Yellow
Warranty24 months

CB500X

Honda CB500X Specifications
Engine Type471 cc Inline 2 Liquid cooled, 8 Valve 4-stroke
Bore & Stroke (Mm)67 X 66.8
Compression Ratio10.7 : 1
StarterElectric
Fuel SystemFuel Injection
Transmission6-Speed
DriveChain
Overall Length2,155 mm
Overall Width830 mm
Overall Height(1,445 High Screen)  1,410 Low Screen
Wheelbase1,445 mm
Seat Height 830 mm
Ground Clearance180 mm
Fuel Capacity 17.5 L
Kerb Weight199 Kg
Tyres (F)110/80-19
Tyres (R)160/60-17
Front Suspension Type41mm Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front AdjustabiltyPreload
Rear Suspension TypeSingle Shock
Rear AdjustabiltyPreload
Brakes (F)2x 296mm Disc, ABS
Brakes (R)1x 240mm Disc, ABS
ColoursGrand Prix Red, Matte Gunpowder Black, Pearl Organic Green
Warranty24 Months

 

 

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