The model of the classic road motorcycle '' Honda CB 500 '' dates back to 1994 and was produced until 2002 inclusive. The model was oriented only for export and was sold mainly in the market of European countries. Due to its reliability, simplicity and low cost, the motorcycle was widely used in courier services. Despite the small volume, the Honda CB 500 had sufficient dynamic characteristics, and the engine resource, according to Honda engineers, was 300,000 km.

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The Honda CB 500 was based on an in-line 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of about 500 cc. see, issuing 57 hp. power and 47 Nm of torque. The maximum speed of the motorcycle was, according to various sources, from 185 to 193 km / h.

The motorcycle is also distinguished by simple equipment: a classic steel tubular frame, disc brakes (rear drum brake until 1997), suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and double shock absorber, narrow 17-inch wheels, an 18-liter fuel tank and from 170 kg dry weight.

* '''Honda CB500''' - regular classic version.

* '''Honda CB500S''' - "sports" version. It features a front fairing with a rectangular headlight and the "Sport" lettering on the side plastic. It has been available since 1998.

2002 was the last year of production for the Honda CB 500, after which it was discontinued. The main reason for this was the update of the environmental emission standards to Euro-2, which the motorcycle no longer met. As a successor, an updated model [[Honda_CBF500 | Honda CBF500]] was introduced, which received more modern features and equipment, but in fact had the same engine.

== Reincarnation of the CB 500 Series ==