Honda CB500

The Honda CB500 is a familiar bike to learner schools, chances are that if you took your test recently, you’d have either ridden a CB500 or a Suzuki GS500. The Honda has a charismatic twin cylinder engine that produces a satisfying note; so it’s not a Ducati, but you’ll rev it none the same. The brakes are good and the clutch is fairly light. Controls are typically placed and easy to operate. The bike handles well enough and being a Honda, the build quality is the best in the bike-world. So any problems. Yes, the main one is that you’ll probably get bored of it. Although it’s certainly no slouch in performance, bikers as a breed always want ...  Read the complete review

After enduring a 'sabatical' from biking for the last three years, I decided I couldn't resist temptation any longer and indulged my passion. However, after such a break from two wheels, I was a little careful about my choice of bike (not to sound like a safety-crat here). The CB500 seemed like the perfect bike for me as I felt like a beginner again, sad, I know.... I saw a black '99 CB500 at the auction, very reasonably priced, and thought 'why not?' My previous bike was the ubiquitous Honda CBR600F, so jumping on the smaller machine would be a hell of a come down, or so I thought. I actually enjoyed the experience! Very much! I discovered ...  Read the complete review

I learnt to ride a bike two and a half years ago on an Kawasaki ER5. The CB500 was my first bike, but a very good choice. The CB is fantastic in the wet as it would take a lot to loose grip round corners. It is a really stable and what some people might call a boring bike. The reason it can be called boring is because it hasn't got a loud exhaust pipe, and it might not turn as many heads down the high street as an R6, but it competes with most mid range bikes away from the lights. The handling is good but it has quite a small turning circle, it turns into a bit of a turkey with a pillion. The comfort for passengers is better than most with a lot of leg room and a ...  Read the complete review

all those in favour of a honda cbr500 raise your left hand and stick it up your nose! the cbr500 is the slowest piece of junk on the road. i dont know why people spend so much money on the piece of junk. it is quite uncomfortable to ride.latley it has been giving me pains in my back.because i travel from staines in london all the way to lowerstoft every day to get to work and i wish i had a car!!!. plaese contribute to my opinion by rating it on your own opinoin thanx! ...  Read the complete review