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Honda CB500

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

28.1 PS
Power
43.3 Nm
Torque

Variant

3 variants
Ex-showroom · Alloy ₹2.75 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • A proper 501cc big single, the only 500cc single in India since the Royal Enfield Classic 500 bowed out, tuned for low-down torque
  • Handsome CB750-inspired retro styling with a teardrop tank, round LED headlamp and plenty of chrome
  • Honda Selectable Torque Control, dual-channel ABS and a slipper clutch are standard on all three variants
  • Honda RoadSync on the semi-digital console brings turn-by-turn navigation plus call and SMS alerts
  • Priced below the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and BSA Gold Star 650 it competes with

Worth knowing

  • Around 28 PS is modest next to the twin-cylinder Interceptor 650 at a similar price
  • Air and oil cooling with a 5-speed gearbox, no liquid cooling or sixth gear
  • Honda has not yet published full specifications such as weight, seat height or fuel tank capacity
  • Deliveries are staggered: the Alloy comes first, the spoke-wheel variants only in the last quarter of FY 2026-27

Performance

Alloy
28.1PS
43.3Nm
GearboxManual

Engine

501cc
5-speed manualSlipper clutch

Rider safety

Dual-channel ABSTraction controlSlipper clutch

Price

Alloy
₹2.75 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹3.28 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹4,620 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

  • ConnectivityHonda RoadSync: turn-by-turn navigation
  • HeadlightRound LED

Practical figures

Safety
Dual-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Body Type Retro roadster
Variants Alloy, Spoke Tubeless, Spoke Tubeless with Stripes
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru) Rs 2,75,000 to Rs 3,01,900
Booking Status Launched 21 Sep 2026; bookings open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Delivery Timeline Alloy: Q3 FY 2026-27; Spoke and Spoke with Stripes: Q4 FY 2026-27, deliveries shortly after full specs are released
Manufacturing Made in India
Positioning Above the Honda CB350 range

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Displacement 501 cc
Max Power 28.1 PS
Max Torque 43.3 Nm
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Clutch Slipper clutch
Fuel Type Petrol

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Disc
Rear Brake Disc
ABS Dual-channel
Front Wheel Size 19 inch
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Wheel Type Alloy (Alloy variant); cross-spoke with tubeless tyres (Spoke variants)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Twin gas-charged shock absorbers

Instrument Cluster

Type Semi-digital: analogue speedometer with digital inset
Readouts Odometer, tripmeter, gear position indicator
Connectivity Honda RoadSync: turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), switchable
ABS 2-channel

Lights

Lighting All LED
Headlamp Round LED

Every variant

3 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueManual₹2.75 Lakh
Manual₹2.99 Lakh
Manual₹3.02 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Honda CB500: quick answers

Honda CB500 price in India starts at ₹2.75 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹3.17 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the Alloy.

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What is the on-road price of the Honda CB500?

For the Alloy, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹3.17 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹3.28 Lakh, Pune ₹3.28 Lakh, Chennai ₹3.28 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹3.44 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹3.44 Lakh.

Which Honda CB500 version is the best value?

Our pick is the Alloy, at ₹2.75 Lakh ex-showroom.

What brakes does the Honda CB500 use?

Dual-channel ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Honda CB500's main rivals?

The Harley-Davidson X440 T, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and KTM 390 Duke. See it side by side with the Harley-Davidson X440 T.

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