Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has officially launched the Honda CB500, introducing a large-capacity, air-cooled single-cylinder motorcycle to the Indian market. Prices start at ₹2.75 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it as a distinct alternative in the retro roadster segment.
Variants and Pricing
The motorcycle is available in three distinct variants, differentiated primarily by wheel configurations and styling elements:
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CB500 Alloy: ₹2,75,000 (Base variant featuring alloy wheels)
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CB500 Spoke: ₹2,99,900 (Mid-spec model with cross-spoke tubeless rims)
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CB500 Spoke With Stripes: ₹3,01,900 (Range-topping model featuring exclusive graphics)
Engine and Specifications
Powering the CB500 is an all-new 501cc, single-cylinder, air- and oil-cooled engine:
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Max Output: 28.1 Hp and 43.3 Nm of torque
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Gearbox: 5-speed transmission paired with a slipper clutch
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Ride Dynamics: Tuned specifically for low-end torque and relaxed highway cruising rather than high-revving performance.
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Hardware: Suspended by telescopic front forks and twin gas-charged rear shock absorbers, braking is managed by disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS. It rides on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup.
Key Features and Technology
Despite its classic, old-school architecture, the bike comes equipped with several modern rider aids:
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Semi-digital instrument cluster
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Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, call, and SMS alerts
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Switchable traction control (Honda Selectable Torque Control)
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All-LED lighting
Colour Options
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CB500 Alloy: Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Pearl Igneous Black
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CB500 Spoke: Rebel Red Metallic 2, Matte Steel Silver Metallic
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CB500 Spoke With Stripes: Pearl Igneous Black
Delivery Schedule
Bookings are currently open across Honda’s BigWing dealerships. Deliveries will roll out in a phased sequence, starting with the Alloy variant, followed subsequently by the Spoke and Spoke With Stripes models.
