Looks nicer with new screen , very underrated bike. People look down on it as no kerb appeal ,that’s a mistake.

Good plug on the michelin 5 tyres. Fitted a set to my 2018 500x after suffering 1000 miles on the dreadful oem dunlops, totally transformed the bike.

These Honda 500s are some of the most practical and usable bikes you can get. Exceptional fuel economy, reliability and engine life, and enough power to have fun around town or the back roads. 500 km fuel range per fillup is nice and I average 3.1 L/100km overall on my CBR500R. I don't miss my bigger bikes too much but I'm afraid I'll miss this one when I trade it (likely for a CB500X for some off-road).

Hello Mark from across the pond. My first bike was a 2014 Honda CB500F. Learned a lot on that bike and really regret getting rid of it. Excellent bike for anyone.

Really great starter bike, I’ve had my 2014 for about 6 months now and it’s been a blast to learn on, and I doubt I will get rid of it for a while since it’s the perfect size and power level for around town riding. Also forgiving to my short inseam (5’9”, 29” inseam)

I am glad you mentioned carrying a passenger I wish more would be mentioned on this subject on every review

Great bikes, had mine for 4 years, second MOT just the headstock bearings needed re-packing, also replaced the brake master cylinder seals as the front brake was getting a bit vague (old single disc version). Great review as ever from Mark.

Useful addendum to your initial review. More obvious that there is a digital rev counter; think the flyscreen looks necessary to see it clearly though.. Cheers

You’ve really convinced me to get this one. I have a Ktm 125 an I’m looking to upgrade. This looks like a great choice!

That's the bike I get honda CB 500f great bike brilliant videos reviews mark cheers safe riding 👍💯❤️

thanks for your reviews on this bike. I've seen many on the new cb500f and it's hard to find anyone with a bad thing to say about it. I was considering a cb300r when i get my full licence, but it's hard to find an argument not to upgrade to this instead as it ticks all the boxes im looking for. GL

Great review while driving! My friend is getting this CB500F in 5 days....

My first motorcycle was a Honda cb550. Nice bike then and now.

Hi, Honda,s are real troopers , any thing they make ,if looked after goes on for years . Another nice review .

I will likely get one soon. Plan to convert into an ST since my 1100 is outdated. The x is also appealing. The 300 mile of range is impressive.

Some useful storage under the rear seat, Mark, as you hint at. I asked the local Honda Big Wing if I could look under the seat, and they said it needed a key. End of conversation. They have a reputation for being unhelpful.

Hi mark You can’t really beat the Honda 500 range reliability fuel economy and without breaking the bank good honest review as always

I'm sold!!! Thanks Mark. Another good video. This bike is very close to perfection.........Sal : )

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Awesome bike and great video Mark. I love it. It’s an amazing bike. Definitely my choice for my bike. It’s awesome with such good bang for buck

Fantastic honda CBR f 500cc love that bike I going do my bike test and will buy that honda thanks mark 👍😀

I'm especially envious of the +30 mpg this bike does, when compared to my own bike, particularly in light of the fact that my back tyre has a plug in it, after I found a nail there and will have to ride like Brian the snail from the Magic Roundabout for quite some time.

That's a great bike! Nice video. Cheers from Norway! 👍

Nice review Mark. My heart says RE 650. My head says CB500 due to Honda reliability and fuel economy.

Great review Mark as always. I wish modern bikes didn’t have BLACK wheels. They spoil the look of the bike!

I love the yellow reminds me a bit of my 78 400/4 I used to own in Parakeet yellow.

G'day Mark, out of all the Motorcycle makers in Japan l think Honda have made some of the World's best Bike's, l used two CBs to travel around Australia and the reliability l will praise till the day l die, another great review Mark, keep safe and upright and remember ever Car out there is out to get you, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

It took me 8 years to try the 16 tooth front sprocket, don't make that mistake. It transformers the bike to make it a better do it all machine. Just try it.

choosing between the F and the R is hard. Especially the F in that colour, Beautiful bike.

Fabulous review!

Much more than a Beginner Bike.. The Cost of Living is going Through the Roof, Electric , Gas , Petrol, its a Bike you can afford to Run & Insure..I was talking to an MT10 owner the other day Fantastic Machine so powerful But very Very thirsty Ok if you can afford It.. the owner had uses the same Amount of Fuel in a week as I had In a month on my CB 500F!

thanks for this video i love this bike

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Hi Mark - Great video as usual - Question - would you buy this bike or the Z650? Kind Regards

stiffer front suspension could make the fuel consumption even a bit better.

hi,got my licence in october last year,and i order the new cb500F 2 weeks ago and hopefully it will arrive in 4 to 5 weeks from now.it toke me fews month to choice a bike and i think for a new rider it is perfect in economy and power.I can`t wait to go out with it for the first time.thx nice vid.i would like to ask you a question aswell.how long do you think i can joint a grp to go out for a ride?after fews weeks out on my own or shorter?

Yeah that's the bike made my mind up when past my test Honda CB 500cc thanks mark great on fuel to cheers👍

Cracking final thoughts.

I hate the exhaust can but otherwise this little bike rocks from all I’ve seen. My buddy had a 450 in the eighties and nobody could do better wheelies than Russ

Anyone old enough to remember the cx500 v twin ? I went through 3 of these during my days as a despatch rider in London during the 80s. Legendary courier bike, also the Honda 400 superdream parallel twin, and cb760f. Hondas have always the most reliable bikes, apart from the suzuki GS 750 and kawasiki z900. I did over 140000 miles on a gs750 before it died, and 105000 on a z900. They dont make em like that anymore.

I like the flashing hazards as you braked hard. I had a go on my mate bike the same model as that and I thought it was a lovely little machine, great for a new rider.

Very nice bike and review. Have you already tested the Benelli 752S?

Nice review Mark, do you know of the naked version is coming to Europe ? My sister want's one but she dose not like the front of this version. That way I can get my Yamaha FZR 1000 Exup back from here. 🏍

Thanks for this review , Take care .

Hello Mark, I know it's been a while since you did this, but I go back and forth between reviews and bikes.. I was looking at the Royal Enfield650's, and realised that the power is the same on this sweet little Honda! A great bike, which is also quite a bit lighter than the Interceptor. I know they may not seem like two bikes you'd compare, but they both sit squarely in the size/weight/power/cost range I'm looking at. But there are two things speaking against the Honda vs the RE: 1; Cost: the CB500F is $600-700 more than the RE, and then, for me; the clincher, 2: the looks and feel. There's no doubt the Honda's a great bike, but it is completely anonymous, whereas the RE has character in SPADES! I'm not after outright specs, but want a bit of everything, and I have to say; for me, the Interceptor wins it. But I'm certain, I'd be just as happy driving the Honda!

Its a really nice bike, but i find it hard to stomach that where I live its almost as much as a sv650

Price-wise this comes in very close to the ADV350 which I watched your reviews of. Which do you rate highest for daily commuting and general use? Thanks.

Looks great! Def going to look at the Honda 500 range...nice mpg. P.s Can you fit a bike chain lock in that tank bag? (And is the tank bag lockable?).

Hi Mark! In between the mt 03, z400 and the cb500f. Which one you rather pick?

Great review,thanks Mark! If that model has major or minor differences from 2019 model?

Great bike loved mine, except the fact that I use it all year round and on wet days (of which they're are many) it covers itself, my luggage and the back of my jacket with road dirt. Very annoying.! My cb500x didn't do that.

Please Honda go back to the 94 style rear seat , and a flat exhaust pipe for better luggage options I can’t be the only one that wants and needs 3D litre side boxes and a max top box, and please Honda improve the dash system it’s very hard to read , part share with bmw if you have too

Been thinking between the 500F and the 500R, Can't decide what's a better bike overall. Any suggestions from anyone of what would probably be a better pick? And why? been chilling on a cbf125 so i'm not too aware of the variation in seating position to the full extent and whether the CBR would be comfortable enough. Would love to get general opinions

What is the advantage of a smoked screen as opposed to a transparent one? Surely, it makes it harder to see through? But sometimes you need to see the road infront of you...

If the fuel consumption of 78mpg is on E10 fuel then you would get at least 10mpg more on E5 , I get 15mpg less in my car using E10 instead of E5 ....

Can you swing by Puddletown Surgery?

I don't think it's an original Honda windshield. Great review as we are used from you now.

As someone who rides a 1977 Honda four I can safely say that Hondas have always been good. Will this one last 45 years? I doubt it but a nice bike all the same.

I owned a 2015 CB500F for 4 years / 35.000 km, absolutely a great bike.

That’s good mpg. My 250l gets 75 to 90 mpg depending on how you ride

Hi Mark, thanks for the review. I Started with a Grom early this year, made 3-4K kms, ready for an upgrade, 5ft 6, ride in city and country roads, not for commuting. Upright position with minimum pressure and vibration on wrists and hands and handling and riding fun are my top priorities. Do you recommend the 500F or Z400? Thanks .

Wouldn't the sv650 be a better deal power wise?

cb500f or Z650 what would be your choice ?

Where did you get the windscreen for the 2022 CB?

Hi Mark! This or a duke 390?

A lot of bike for the money and will never let you down. (Worth paying a bit extra for over CF Moto, Lexmoto, Benelli or Voge junk.)

Lovely! I think its a 180 degree firing crank, so it a Bonneville sound...Original! So nice...Wheres my bloody wallet? No brainer buy it...provided its got a centre stand!!! (Triumph pay attention!) I can buy one of these...but will wait to next spring!

They need to make it styling retro looks then more people will buy it.

Available colors in the US flat black or if you prefer flat black, boring

Love the CB500F but (IMO) it is a distant second place to it's brother, the NC750-X DCT. I ran an NC for 2 years and it was faultlessly reliable, and returned 100mpg regularly.

Nice bike

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All the little 500 Honda's look like nice little bikes but I think I would be tempted to pay a little more for a Kawasaki 650

Can u put bags in the back?

I'm in the market for a new commuter this summer. This 500 looks so good it could tempt me away from the 650

Is this bike any good for offroad stuff?

How money ? Thanks 😍

Top Speed??

The heated grips are £544!

Yeller !

is the cb500f ok for tall people?

Headlight sucks, should be round

Good bike but my biscuit tin sounds better.