Review Honda CB 500 Hornet (2026)

The Most Sensible A2 Naked-Bike Buy—Now With E-Clutch

Honda built the CB500 Hornet for A2 riders looking for a proven, well-equipped naked bike that neither overwhelms nor underwhelms them. For 2026, the biggest new feature is the E-Clutch option. SHOWA SFF-BP USD fork, four-piston radial brake calipers, 5-inch TFT, Honda RoadSync, HSTC traction control—all standard. 176 kg fully fueled, 785 mm seat height. From €6,890.

As of: April 10, 2026 | Tested model: Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch (2026) | Price from: €6,890 without E-Clutch / €7,519 with E-Clutch, including destination charges

Engine: 471 cc Parallel Twin, 47.6 hp, 43 Nm—and Now Optional Honda E-Clutch

471 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin, PGM-FI fuel injection. 35 kW / 47.6 hp at 8,500 rpm, 43 Nm at 6,500 rpm. A2-compliant. The engine comes from Honda’s CB500 family, which the company has consistently refined for more than a decade. It is thoroughly proven, reliable, and has more character than its modest specifications might suggest. The parallel twin with its 180-degree crankshaft runs smoothly, revs willingly, and sounds lively for a 500 cc twin.

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