Naked Motorcycles
2026Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch
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The 2026 Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch is a middleweight naked bike ideal for riders seeking accessible performance without sacrificing agility. Its 471cc parallel-twin engine delivers linear power suited to both commuting and spirited riding, while the assist and slipper clutch reduces fatigue in heavy traffic. Sharp handling geometry and responsive Showa suspension make it equally at home carving backroads or navigating urban environments.
- Capacity
- 471.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 191.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a nimble everyday street and commuter naked bike that also copes well with weekend backroad rides.
- Built for
- A friendly, lively parallel-twin roadster that favors flickable handling and easy usability over outright power or long-distance plushness.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking serious off-road capability, high-speed touring comfort, or track-focused outright performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 471.0 ccm
- Power
- 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2455 HP/kg (wet)
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Full transistorized ignition
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Overall length
- 2080 mm
- Overall width
- 798 mm
- Overall height
- 1059 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 191.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted telescopic fork; 4.7-inch travel
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link® single shock absorber w/ nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.5°
- Trail
- 102 mm
- Rake
- 25.5º
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual two-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 296mm petal-style discs; ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc; ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
- Rear tyre
- 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Other
- Color options
- Matte Black Metallic
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch?
The 2026 Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch has a Capacity of 471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch have?
The 2026 Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch has a Power of 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch?
The 2026 Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch has a Torque of 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch weigh?
The 2026 Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch has a Wet weight of 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds).
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