Like the rest of the Honda 500 range, the naked £5559 OTR Honda CB500F gets a host of light upgrades to make it more attractive.
The biggest upgrade comes inside the engine, with a 4% boost to power and torque between 3-7000rpm, giving you more oomph where you want it. This has come about thanks to revisions in the inlet and exhaust valve timing thanks to closer timing and an increased lift.
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The inlet tract is also now straighter, and the exhausts have been reconfigured to improve gasflow. The addition of a slipper/assist clutch also means lighter lever pressure with no loss of positive engagement, and the ability to be a little more aggressive on downshifts without fear of locking the rear.
All-new bodywork is aimed at increasing the middleweight naked's kerb appeal, as is the LED lighting all round and a new LCD dash that’s shared with the CB650 family.