Notes: Production ceased due to being unable to meet Euro 2 emissions regulations. Replaced in 2004 by the CBF500. Not to be confused with the CB500F - which came a lot later.
Variants
Honda CB500S
Factoids
Was used in the Honda CB500 Cup (updated to Thundersport 500 in 2009 with inclusion of GS500 and ER-5).
1994: CB500R – rear drum brake, made in Japan
1996: CB500T – some made in Italy
1996: CB500V – CB500 cup race introduced. Special silver model with cup logo (CB500 Cup). Production moved to Italy.
1998: CB500W – naked version. CB500SW – sport half faired version, different headlight. New instrument and handlebar layout.
1998 dec: CB500X/SX
2000-2003: CB500Y/SY
CB500 Cup
Honda CB500 Cup
There is nothing special about the CB500 cup - it is identical to the standard CB500, but with different decals to commemorate the CB 500 Cup (which is now the Thundersport 500).
