The 2021 Honda CB500F, CB500X, and CBR500R
have been unveiled for the European markets. All the three models now come with
an updated engine that complies with the latest and more stringent Euro-5
emission norms.
Powering the 2021 Honda CB500F, CB500X,
and CBR500R is a 471cc, parallel-twin engine which produces 47 hp of maximum
power at 8600 rpm and 43 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm. These are the same
output figures that were reported with this motor in its Euro-4 state of tune.
Apparently, Honda has managed to make it Euro-5 compliant without altering the
power and torque output.
The revised 471cc parallel-twin engine is
mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes equipped with a slip and assist clutch as
standard. Honda says that the Euro-5 compliant mill produces 40% fewer
hydrocarbon emissions.
Apart from the updated engine, no other
changes have been implemented in any of the 3 motorcycles. However, to keep
things fresh, Honda has introduced a few new colour options with revised
graphics for the CB500F and CB500X. The 2021 CBR500R continues to have the same
old paint scheme including the Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Grand Prix Red, and
Pearl Metalloid White.
The 2021 Honda CB500F gets two new colour
options - Candy Moon Glow Yellow and Candy Caribbean Blue Sea. It will also be
available in the earlier Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic
schemes. On the other hand, the 2021 Honda CB500X gets three new colour options
- Grand Prix Red, Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic, and Pearl Metalloid White -
with a red subframe.
