The supposedly new CBR500, a 500cc, twin, 45 hp, liquid cooled, faired sports motorcycle, built in Thailand...who's going to trade the GS500?!



http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/spotted-honda-cbr500-honda-cb500/

Looks ok but I wont be trading my GS's for one

I'm more excited about the cbr250 and the ninja 300.

suzuki just might follow with a small cc bike if those sell well here in the states. ill consider one of the small cc bikes when they're proven by time... but I definitely wouldn't trade a gs in on one, or any paid for bike.

its a first gen anyway. early adopters pay a hefty fee.

Needs to be naked-er.
And have a twin disc FE.
And be FI.
And be aluminum framed.
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: The Buddha on October 16, 2012, 06:45:02 AM
Needs to be naked-er.
And have a twin disc FE.
And be FI.
And be aluminum framed.
Cool.
Buddha.

The new CB500 may satisfy you nudity wishes...



Although there isn't a twin disc FE, it might be to keep cost down, just like being made in Thailand...and yes, 180Kg of dry weight including the aluminium frame.
And almost certain to be FI, at least in Europe. (Is there anyone making carbs nowdays?!)...
Now, 470cc and 45HP, it must achieve very good fuel economy (better than the gs500?!) and keep RPMs down on Freeway, doesn't it?

Anyway, the presentation is expected to be during November at some fancy show in Italy.

Quote from: piresito on October 16, 2012, 08:35:53 AM

Quote from: The Buddha on October 16, 2012, 06:45:02 AM
Needs to be naked-er.
And have a twin disc FE.
And be FI.
And be aluminum framed.
Cool.
Buddha.

The new CB500 may satisfy you nudity wishes...



Although there isn't a twin disc FE, it might be to keep cost down, just like being made in Thailand...and yes, 180Kg of dry weight including the aluminium frame.
And almost certain to be FI, at least in Europe. (Is there anyone making carbs nowdays?!)...
Now, 470cc and 45HP, it must achieve very good fuel economy (better than the gs500?!) and keep RPMs down on Freeway, doesn't it?

Anyway, the presentation is expected to be during November at some fancy show in Italy.

ohhhhh myyyyy, looks like standard ergos and small engine.... good fuel economy.... nekkid... it will se like hotcakes in Europe.... hopefully catch on here too.

great Gymkhana bike, no doubt. I'm looking for a ninja 250 for just that.

Why will no one make a lightweight 400? Or a 350?

 Looks sweet, but I think my next bike will be an SV650 or one of the I4 nakeds (Z1000 or CB1000R?).

I'm interested but skeptical, gonna wait to see some real world mpg figures, gas tank size, actual engine specs, and then MAYBE pick up a used one a year or two later, until then I'm satisfied with the GS. Still, it makes me excited to see actual developments for decent economy bikes that most write off as "beginner" bikes.

Oh yea, needs to be more parallel-ey twin like.
Cool.
Buddha.

partial to naked twins myself. hadnt had a gs in several years now. BUT am also partial to the gs. having owned 4. anyhoo if i were in a position to buy that bike, id wait and grab it used. let someone else take the depreciation hit. or buy a wrecked one and repair. ( as i did with my first 2 gs'

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on October 16, 2012, 08:02:38 PM
partial to naked twins myself.

I like naked twins too

Saw this on my mechanics Facebook page, shame well lose the cb400 which is a quite good looking bike IMO. As long as it doesn't fall into the inbetween catagory like the nc700. Ill go for a test ride when it comes out even the new ninja 300.

That looks pretty sweet. I wonder what the price would. I'm on the fence.

As long as they don't get rid of their good selling CB400. Cause soon there will be no smaller capacity retro looking bikes left.

Looks like it's got the goods  , but how can it make 45hp when the NC700 only makes 47 ?

Not interested, If I buy another bike it will be a 2006+ GSXR 750

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 18, 2012, 09:16:06 AM
Not interested, If I buy another bike it will be a 2006+ GSXR 750

That's another thread in itself.

People who would be interested in this are most likely commuters. I'm looking for a light, nimble good looking faired daily commuter bike and since it's below 600cc insurance would be cheap. It probably will also be EFI/FI.

If I wanted speed then yes my other 600 would do.

Quote from: seamax on October 18, 2012, 12:03:35 PM

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 18, 2012, 09:16:06 AM
Not interested, If I buy another bike it will be a 2006+ GSXR 750

That's another thread in itself.

This.

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 18, 2012, 12:22:06 PM

Quote from: seamax on October 18, 2012, 12:03:35 PM

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 18, 2012, 09:16:06 AM

That's another thread in itself.

This.

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