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CB500 a great little machine
Review of Honda CB500 by killcar5nbike2

Advantages: Cheap, Reliable, Forgiving
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 ... Read review

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26.11.2007
It looks big and fast, then you get closer.
Review of Honda CB500 by galbak

Advantages: economical, comuter, cheap insurance
Disadvantages: slow-er than some other pocket rockets

...inch, it needs adjusting. It?s 499cc Honda say it does 140 mph, other owners ive talked to say 120 is closer. It?s a parallel twin, (two cylinders, side by side), with the cylinder heads hidden under the petrol tank, changing spark plugs is fiddly, but ok when you know how. It takes standard 10w30 engine oil, semi synthetic, change it when a) it gets white, b) when it gets runny, c) during its service d) when you feel like it, The oil ... Read review

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24.05.2004
(17.07.2005)
Top learner bike
Review of Honda CB500 by harding173

Advantages: Cheap, forgiveable, good learner
Disadvantages: Apart from the 'S', no screen

...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 ... Read review

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27.07.2006
Extremely practical commuter
Review of Honda CB500 by MEMSman

Advantages: Reliable, economic, exciting over 7000rpm
Disadvantages: Tyres slightly odd size, no fairing

My CB has now done almost 53,000 miles, with very little problem. Others I know of have done even higher mileage. It handles well on twisty roads, blasts down the motorway at illegal speeds and has a powerband above 7000 that has made some people describe it as a modern RD350LC. It is well built (especially the older ones that were made in Japan - more recent ones were built in Italy and tend to rot more). Earlier versions have rear drum brakes, while ... Read review

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14.01.2003
An ideal machine.
Review of Honda CB500 by hawkeye

Advantages: reliable, economical, sporty, light weight, tank range, simple.
Disadvantages: very minor corrosion, one front disc.

Having not been a motorcyclist for 18 years, I decided that I ought to go back to biking cautiously. Also, I wanted a machine that would provide reliable, economic commuting with the bonus of being able to enjoy some more sporty leisure riding. Having considered all the options in the 500cc to 750cc class, I chose the CB500 because of its reputation for reliability, 60mpg and its good sport retro looks. I am not a heavy person and the acceleration ... Read review

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03.11.2000
(08.06.2001)
An absolutely cracking allrounder!
Review of Honda CB500 by Netballman

Advantages: Cost, flexibility, reliability
Disadvantages: None really!

If you're looking at a bike like this then chances are, you want something which is an all-rounder, cheap and reliable. Well - congratulations, you've found it! The CB500 is a cracking "little big" bike, which although down on power on most of its more modern bretheren is still quite able, in the right hands, of keeping up with most modern 600s - certainly on normal roads. It handles really well (it still has its own race series, the CB500 cup), ... Read review

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09.05.2008
Great Starter Bike
Review of Honda CB500 by 03042004

Advantages: Easy no fuss wysiwyg bike!
Disadvantages: Not much weather protection

I think that this bike gives new riders a good grounding as it's not too fast, looks good and doesn't have lots of plastic to get damaged when you drop it! Trust me I speak from experience!!! All in all I think it's a great bike, will go for years as well (it's a Honda). It's a sort of middle of the road, it's pretty lightweight compared to other bikes I have ridden, the acceleration isn't exactly fast but it gets there. Braking could be better as ... Read review

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19.04.2004
CB500
Review of Honda CB500 by Grumbler

Advantages: Solid. Good brakes.
Disadvantages: Top heavy.

CB500 is an ideal starters bike. It is a 'hardy' bike, damage is minimal and cheap to repair when it is dropped. It is a good bike for the shorter people and females, like myself. I am only 5ft 3", with a 29" inside leg. The seat height of the CB is 31". Lowering the height of the bike is cheap and easy. You only need to lower the handle bars and replace the rear shock absorbers, these can be bought via mail order catalogues. Not forgetting ... Read review

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06.10.2003
Honda almost got it right
Review of Honda CB500 by Dragonet

Advantages: Low price, good all rounder
Disadvantages: expensive spares

I owned my CB 500 for 4 years and apart from a couple of critisisms it was a good bike. The first problem was the short front mud gaurd which meant that the appearence of the engine will deteriate after a couple of years if you use it all year round and the second problem was the price and availability of spare parts.I got a puncture and my local dealer was unable to fix it and apparently it would take 3 days to get a replacement tyre. As the bike ... Read review

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07.03.2004

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