Overview
- Honda introduced the CB500 in India in three variants with ex-showroom prices from Rs 2.75 lakh to Rs 3.02 lakh, and bookings opened through its premium BigWing dealers.
- The India‑spec CB500 uses a newly developed 501cc single‑cylinder air‑ and oil‑cooled engine that makes about 28 hp and 43.3 Nm and is paired with a five‑speed gearbox.
- Key equipment on the CB500 includes Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), slipper and assist clutch, dual‑channel ABS, RoadSync smartphone connectivity and a semi‑digital instrument console.
- Honda also launched the 2026 CB350 family with revised trims, colours and prices from Rs 1.95 lakh to Rs 2.04 lakh while keeping the same 348.36cc mechanical package and rider aids.
- The launches form part of Honda’s phased rollout that began with a July showcase and continued with earlier August launches, a strategy that uses local manufacture and BigWing distribution to position the CB500 against larger retro rivals such as Royal Enfield.