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It’s the fifth month of 2024 already, and usually this time of the year, when everyone is preparing for the summer months ahead, the number of new product launches in the motorcycle industry drops dramatically. There are a number of industry players, though, that care little for such things, and keep on rolling new or improved goodies.
Japanese bike maker Honda is one of those players, and it announced this week the introduction of the refreshed version of three of its 500ccc motorcycles, the ones buyers seem to be enjoying the most.
Honda describes the changes made for the 2024 model year of the NX500, CBR500R, and CB500F as being notable updates, although, to be completely fair, that's only partially so. You can read all about what's new or different in the lines below.
The 2024 Honda NX500 is a new name to the market, at least in this form. The moniker replaces what was known until now as the CB500X, and it's meant to stand for New X-over. A suitable name that traces its roots all the way back to the late 1980s and the NX650, placed once more on an adventure-ready bike.
In this new incarnation the motorcycle comes with impreoved everything, from the chassis, suspension, engine and electronics. A complete package, meant to allow the bike to move with equal prowess over both even and uneven terrain is included, but with a clear focus of losing some weight.
As per Honda, the wheels on the NX500 are lighter than before (unclear by how much), and the suspension settings have been improved. The twin-cylinder engine in the frame now comes with the Honda Selectable Torque Control system.
The 2024 Honda NX500 is already available at dealers in a single color, matte black metallic, and it's selling from $7,399.
The second ride to be at the receiving end of updates is the sport CBR500R. This one makes itself noticed thanks to the impressive restyling done, meant to be reminiscent of the mighty Fireblade.
The bike boasts a new fairing with winglets, LED headlights have been added up front, and there's a new, five-inch TFT display sitting in front of the rider.
Rocking the same Honda Selectable Torque Control as the NX500, the bike is offered in matte black metallic as well, but also in Grand Prix red, and its sticker reads $7,399.
Last but not least on the list comes the naked CB500F. The changes envisioned for this one are milder, as they only target a redesigned bodywork and the fitting of a five-inch TFT screen. Available solely in matte black metallic, the bike is also the cheapest of the three, going from as little as $6,899.
Honda says all the improved 500cc bikes are already available on dealers' lots.
Honda describes the changes made for the 2024 model year of the NX500, CBR500R, and CB500F as being notable updates, although, to be completely fair, that's only partially so. You can read all about what's new or different in the lines below.
The 2024 Honda NX500 is a new name to the market, at least in this form. The moniker replaces what was known until now as the CB500X, and it's meant to stand for New X-over. A suitable name that traces its roots all the way back to the late 1980s and the NX650, placed once more on an adventure-ready bike.
In this new incarnation the motorcycle comes with impreoved everything, from the chassis, suspension, engine and electronics. A complete package, meant to allow the bike to move with equal prowess over both even and uneven terrain is included, but with a clear focus of losing some weight.
As per Honda, the wheels on the NX500 are lighter than before (unclear by how much), and the suspension settings have been improved. The twin-cylinder engine in the frame now comes with the Honda Selectable Torque Control system.
The 2024 Honda NX500 is already available at dealers in a single color, matte black metallic, and it's selling from $7,399.
The second ride to be at the receiving end of updates is the sport CBR500R. This one makes itself noticed thanks to the impressive restyling done, meant to be reminiscent of the mighty Fireblade.
The bike boasts a new fairing with winglets, LED headlights have been added up front, and there's a new, five-inch TFT display sitting in front of the rider.
Rocking the same Honda Selectable Torque Control as the NX500, the bike is offered in matte black metallic as well, but also in Grand Prix red, and its sticker reads $7,399.
Last but not least on the list comes the naked CB500F. The changes envisioned for this one are milder, as they only target a redesigned bodywork and the fitting of a five-inch TFT screen. Available solely in matte black metallic, the bike is also the cheapest of the three, going from as little as $6,899.
Honda says all the improved 500cc bikes are already available on dealers' lots.
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