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REVEALED: Honda Announces Updated CB500F For 2016

“Important updates” coming for Honda’s next middleweight naked bike.

November 9, 2015

Honda teases again with this darkened image of the new 2016 CB500F middleweight.©Motorcyclist

A full unveiling is promised for us next week at the European EICMA and Long Beach, CA, IMS shows.©Motorcyclist

Honda today released preview images of the updated 2016 CB500F naked bike. Armed with DNA from Honda's flagship CB1000R, the CB500F boasts excellent maneuverability, a comfortable riding position and a versatile engine with great performance across the rev range. For 2016, the popular model gets a number of important updates that will be announced at its international and U.S. unveilings, scheduled for the upcoming EICMA (November 17-22) and Long Beach IMS (November 20-22) motorcycle shows, respectively.