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Honda CB 500 Hornet - [2024]
This edition of the Honda CB 500 Hornet is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2024. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.This particular Honda CB 500 has a 471cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2024 CB 500 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 500's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 189 kgs (416 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 500 Hornet in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2024 Honda CB 500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 471cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 46.9 bhp (34 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet.
The 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet has a Power to weight ratio of 248.1 bhp per ton and 167.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2024 CB 500 competing with the 1986 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC [272.9 bhp\ton] and the 1988 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC [272.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 500 generating around 167.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic [192.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1998 Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic [192.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.2 secs, this makes the Honda CB 500 Hornet similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 500 F (14.9 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder (14.9 secs). This Honda CB 500 Hornet also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet and the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition
When talking about the performance of the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition (0 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt (0 secs).
The 2024 version of the Honda CB 500 Hornet has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 2024 CB 500 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).
Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic
Engine Capacity: 150 cc
Top Speed: 0 mph
Quarter Mile: 19.1 secs @ 0 mph
