HONDA CB500E (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500E, a standard naked machine in its eighth year of production that didn't bring any significant changes compared to previous models, except for graphic and color options.

The Honda CB500E was a medium-sized motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1993 to 2003. The bike was part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series of motorcycles with different engine displacements known for their reliability and performance.

It also featured a subtle cowl and a wide and comfortable seat with an aluminum grab rail, while the handlebar, brake, and clutch levers were finished in matte black paint. The chromed headlight and a pair of round mirrors completed the classic style, while the water-cooled engine offered a splash of modern technology.

In addition, the bike came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as cast aluminum wheels, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a black-finished steel frame, a round headlight with a chromed housing, an analog instrument panel, and a completely blacked-out exhaust system.

The suspension was handled by a 37 mm telescopic fork on the front and twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, while the stopping power was achieved by a single 296 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 2000 Honda CB500E had at its core a 499cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 58 hp at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm ( 32 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.