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: httpI needed a bike after obtaining my full licence - I wanted something with some 'go', but not so much I might end up in a ditch, the internet told me that the CB500 was a good start. As luck... more

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  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 killcar5nbike2

    Member since 16/05/2007

    Reviews written: 2

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap, Reliable, Forgiving

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not the best looker and lacking on power compared to other bikes.

    Honda CB500 a great little machine. I got my CB500 after a 'dry' spell because I had my license taken away and wanted something to get me back into riding. From the moment I first sat on it we just connected somehow and so the relationship began. The bike was a unfaired 2000 W plate and had been used as a race bike and had then been put back onto the road only to be involved in a front end crash which resulted in the following damage. Twisted yokes, bent forks, broken clocks, dented tank, scuffed plastics, broken mirors, broken indicators and a smashed headlight. Now being such a popular and ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    BigBiker11

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Reliability, fuel economy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Comfort, chain maintenance.

    Yes it was knackered when I bought it.. most ex-courier bikes sold off by garages in London are.. but that didnt put me off. I bought mine when my (purchased new after my CBT test) Hyosung Cruise 2 125cc's engine melted within 2 years of purchase. That was 6 years ago. It looked a mess: 48000 on the clock, 1 broken engine mount (Al case hole), rusty downpipes, 1 tire almost bald, the other not far behind, ugly mirrors and a rusty rear box carrier, broken indicators, scratched paintwork (especially the engine protections bars) and clocks that only partially worked. I still paid £1000 for it ... more
  • 18 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    galbak

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages economical, comuter, cheap insurance

    Disadvantages Disadvantages slow-er than some other pocket rockets

    It looks big, fast, and clean, then you get closer. The seat is not as high as it looks (775 mm), and is very comfortable, all day riding is quite possible. Its not as wide as it looks, and can be fitted through a 2 foot wide door (Don't try this at home, or on your own bike.....). It looks fast, and it is, it will out run most cars, especially when you get into traffic and can start filtering, it can out accelerate most cars from traffic lights, and does seriously illegal speeds, (up to 120 mph on motorways). Cleaning is easy, not much plastic, and everything is easy to get to, in theory. In ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    harding173

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap, forgiveable, good learner

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Apart from the 'S', no screen

    If you want a bike to learn your trade after passing your DAS course then look no further than the Honda CB500. It does everything that you want it to do, mega cheap to run on both fuel and insurance, handles well, forgives mistake(and you make a few in your first year) and it gives you a thrill. I purchased mine from a friend for 800 after being advised that it was an excellent bike to start off on and gain the all important years no claims. I was easy to ride after doing my DAS on a heap of a Yamaha Diversion and I've found it a pleasure to ride over the last year. I've commuted almost every ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    dancb500

    5 Stars honda cb 500 27/01/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages everything

    Disadvantages Disadvantages nothing- brakes could be better

    i brought a top condition 1994 model with 28,000 miles on the clock that had a front fairing fitted for £1000, the front fairing model doesnt look as good as the naked model, but i was going for practicality not just looks, mines a full power version and as my first bike i instantly learn the controls and how to cope with a proper weight motorbike not a feather weight 125cc, the expereance so far has been simply mindblowing, i instantly thought the bike was powerful and torquey,but like everyone else has said as soon as you go over 6,000rpm the bike takes off like it has a turbo fitted, hand ... more

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Product Details

Long Name CB500
Bike Type Road Bike
Type Motorbike
Manufacturer Honda
Displacement (ccm) 499.00

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  • BC3841 14/4/2012 20:43:53

    Which are better tyres for the CB500S, Continental, or Bridgestone?

    My CB500S has a Continental tyre on the front, which has quite a bit of tread left and the rear, which needs replacing now, is a Bridgestone BT45. What shall I replace it with, another BT45 or a Conti?

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