28 hp / 20.6 kW
Power
43.3 Nm
Torque
501 ccm
Displacement
The 2026 Honda CB500 is a retro roadster powered by an all-new 501cc air/oil-cooled single producing 28 hp and 43.3 Nm. Unveiled in India on 24 July 2026, where it is also built. A European launch as the GB 500 S is considered possible from 2027.
Model Details
| Markets Available | India |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Retro fans, A2 licence riders, beginners and downsizers who want strong mid-range pull rather than peak power |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, air/oil-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 501 ccm |
| Power | 28 hp |
| Power (kW) | 20.6 kW |
| Torque | 43.3 Nm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
| Cooling | Air/oil cooling |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 (India) |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, assist & slipper |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Steel tube frame |
| Front Fork | Telescopic fork with gaiters |
| Rear Shock | Twin shocks with piggyback reservoirs |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Dual-channel ABS |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | No |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | Analogue-digital round instrument |
| Connectivity | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | 2026 (India) |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| Market Note | Officially confirmed for the Indian market only, with production in India. Honda registered the GB 500 trademark with the USPTO on 12 November 2024 and with the EUIPO on 14 November 2024; a European launch as the GB 500 or GB 500 S would be conceivable from 2027 at the earliest. Three trim levels: cast wheels (Alloy), tubeless cross-spoke wheels (Spoke Tubeless) and Spoke Tubeless with multi-colour paint and graphics. |
| Confirmed On | 2026-07-24 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- All-new 501cc single with strong mid-range pull, 43.3 Nm close to 650cc twins, slipper clutch, switchable HSTC traction control, full LED lighting, Honda RoadSync, three trim levels, A2 compatible
Weaknesses
- Only 28 hp from 501cc, five-speed gearbox, basic non-adjustable chassis, weight and price not yet announced, officially confirmed for India only
Competitors
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023
BSA Gold Star 650
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Honda GB 350 S
Triumph Speed 400
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