Description
The Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch is a middleweight naked motorcycle powered by a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine. It features Honda’s E-Clutch system, allowing clutchless gear changes while retaining full manual clutch operation when desired.
It is designed for A2 licence compatibility, combining everyday usability with modern rider electronics, TFT display, and lightweight chassis design.
Engine
| Specification |
Detail |
| Engine type |
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC parallel twin |
| Displacement |
471 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
67 mm x 66.8 mm |
| Compression ratio |
10.7 |
| Fuel system |
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Throttle body |
34 mm |
| Max power |
35 kW @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque |
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Starter |
Electric |
| CO₂ emissions |
80 g/km |
| Oil capacity |
3.2 L |
Drivetrain
| Specification |
Detail |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch |
| Clutch |
Wet multiplate, assist & slipper clutch with E-Clutch system |
| Final drive |
Chain |
Chassis
| Specification |
Detail |
| Frame type |
Steel diamond frame |
| Front suspension |
41 mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension |
Pro-Link monoshock |
| Front brake |
Dual 296 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake |
Single 240 mm disc |
| ABS |
Dual-channel ABS |
Wheels & Tyres
| Specification |
Detail |
| Front wheel |
17-inch |
| Rear wheel |
17-inch |
| Front tyre |
120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre |
160/60ZR17 |
Dimensions & Weight
| Specification |
Detail |
| Length x Width x Height |
2,080 x 800 x 1,060 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1,410 mm |
| Seat height |
785 mm |
| Ground clearance |
145 mm |
| Kerb weight |
191 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity |
17.1 L |
| Turning radius |
2.7 m |
Performance & Economy
| Specification |
Detail |
| Fuel consumption |
3.5 L/100 km |
| Top speed |
176 km/h |
Technology & Equipment
| Specification |
Detail |
| Display |
5-inch TFT multi-information display |
| Connectivity |
Honda RoadSync |
| Lighting |
LED lighting |
| Riding modes |
Standard, Rain, Sport |
| Safety systems |
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), ESS |
| E-Clutch |
Clutchless shifting with retained manual override |
| Instruments |
Gear position, shift indicator, speedometer, tachometer |
E-Clutch System
| Specification |
Detail |
| System type |
Honda E-Clutch |
| Function |
Allows clutchless start, stop, and gear changes |
| Operation |
Uses gear lever without clutch lever input |
| Manual override |
Full clutch lever functionality retained |
