2015 EICMA: Honda CB500F

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

At a special event ahead of the EICMA motorcycle show today, Honda unveiled the updated CB500F. For 2016, the revised CB500F receives a makeover with aggressive new looks and a variety of technical improvements. The CB500F will make its U.S. debut this Friday at the IMS show in Long Beach, California.

“As we near the end of our 2016 model year announcements, we’re pleased to release details on the improved CB500F,” says Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “The CB line has a proud history with Honda, and with sharp new styling, this fun, capable naked bike continues to be worthy of the name.”

LED lights are now standard front and rear, and the shortened muffler is said to improve the bike’s exhaust note. The fuel tank is now larger with a hinged cap, while the fork gets externally adjustable spring preload. Rounding out the improvements to the 2016 Honda CB500F is an adjustable front brake lever, aluminum die-cast passenger footpegs, transmission updates, and a “wave”-style ignition key. Available in February, the CB500F comes in Matte Black Metallic/Silver at a price that’s TBA.

Follow the rest of our 2015 EICMA Show coverage for more information on new 2016 motorcycle announcements

Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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  • Old MOron Old MOron on Nov 16, 2015

    Our MOronic editors were impressed with the bike last year. They ranked it well against bigger bikes. http://www.motorcycle.com/s...
    I wouldn't object to a Scrambler or CB900F, but anyone in the market for a mid-sized standard would be getting a fine bike in the CB500F.

  • Ted Ted on Dec 25, 2015

    I absolutely love the looks & color scheme of the 15 pictured above. Rode a 14 and was amazed by it for a 500. WONDERFUL BIKE.

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