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Honda Revives 500cc Inline-Four With CB500 Super Four and CBR500R Four

Key specs such as power output, alongside broader availability, remain unconfirmed following the CIMA reveal.

Overview

  • Honda unveiled the CB500 Super Four and the CBR500R Four at the 2025 China International Motorcycle Exhibition.
  • Both models use a newly developed 502cc inline-four engine paired with Honda’s E‑Clutch for clutchless shifting.
  • Ride-by-wire throttle, Honda Selectable Torque Control, five riding modes, and a 5-inch TFT with RoadSync are standard on both bikes.
  • The CBR500R Four is aimed at the Chinese market, while Honda has not confirmed if the CB500 Super Four will launch in other regions, including India.
  • The CB500 Super Four adopts retro naked styling as the lineage successor to past fours, and the CBR500R Four is a fully faired sportbike distinct from the existing twin‑cylinder CBR500R sold globally.