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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxPr7xdqPzI/UguoRa3nC3I/AAAAAAAADHk/sEOAWAxXcJA/s1600/CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_styling_design_prototype.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Honda CBR500R CB500X CB500F CB500 prototype design 2013 2014" border="0" height="195" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxPr7xdqPzI/UguoRa3nC3I/AAAAAAAADHk/sEOAWAxXcJA/s400/CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_styling_design_prototype.jpg" title="Honda CBR500R CB500F CB500X Prototype Design 2013 2014" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this article I'll go over the all new CBR500R / CB500X / CB500F and what went into the Development of these new Honda Motorcycles.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There's a whole new generation of young riders looking to enter the sport of motorcycling on bikes that are fun to ride, nimble and easy to handle, affordable and economical to operate, plus distinctive in appearance. For this set of buyers, Honda has hit a grand slam by creating a trio of modern-era </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogablog.com/p/2013-cbr500r-cb500f-cb500x-sale.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">500cc machines</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> that redefine the middleweight category. These three bikes take aim at three popular styles of bikes that resonate with their own identity, yet all are filled with Honda quality and value, through and through.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KEWiiWuxLm4/UgupBLt_NFI/AAAAAAAADII/Uly744TPZ6w/s1600/2013_honda_CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_engine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KEWiiWuxLm4/UgupBLt_NFI/AAAAAAAADII/Uly744TPZ6w/s1600/2013_honda_CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_engine.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First, there's the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR500R</a>, a lightweight and nimble middleweight sport bike that's just right for riders moving up in displacement categories, as well as for experienced riders who just love riding a great-handling bike. Next, there's the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a> naked sport bike, a great choice for independent-minded riders in search of a mid-sized entry-level bike with extra attitude, but one that's also a great daily ride. And there's also a middleweight adventure-style bike, the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a>, a bike that follows the lead of the popular <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=350480&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">NC700X</a> introduced in 2012. For riders who want to add a smaller, lighter and eminently affordable adventure-style bike to their lives, the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> is just the ticket.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Each of these brand-new models has its own look and personality plus a tie-in to larger bikes in the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_list.asp?Category=1&CatDesc=Motorcycles&Desc=&sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&ModelYear=2014&Manufacturer=1&DispType=0#.Ugudm9LVCSo" target="_blank">Honda motorcycle lineup</a>, and they also share that distinctive, high-quality Honda feel. Despite their unique appearances, these three bikes share the same basic chassis components and engine—a smart move, since sharing common elements helps reduce development and production costs, resulting in a markedly lower consumer price point. Below we'll go over each of these (3) new Honda 500's that have taken the market by storm!</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogablog.com/p/2013-cbr500r-cb500f-cb500x-sale.html" target="_blank">CBR500R</a></strong><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"></strong></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As its name suggests, the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR500R</a> features full bodywork much like that found on the potent <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332466&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR600RR</a> and <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332552&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR1000RR</a> Honda sportbikes. Sportbike riders, whether well established in the sport or still developing their motorcycling skills, always prize the excellent handling traits that come with a light and responsive mount. And the new, lightweight and nimble <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR500R</a> absolutely delivers in that department—there's plenty of well-rounded performance on tap here. It's just the right size for sport riders moving up from the entry-level Honda <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=319330&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR250R</a>, but even experienced sportbike riders will appreciate the handling characteristics of this 425-pound bike. Its aerodynamic bodywork provides significant advantages in air management for added rider comfort, along with a low drag coefficient and effective engine cooling, rounding out a package that looks as good as it works.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs8tj5bmOJM/UguodCEso5I/AAAAAAAADHs/AKi8OvUIcaQ/s1600/2013_cbr500R_styling_design_sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="136" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs8tj5bmOJM/UguodCEso5I/AAAAAAAADHs/AKi8OvUIcaQ/s320/2013_cbr500R_styling_design_sketch.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">CBR500R Styling Design Sketch</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhI6VmrUCVE/UguejrcmoPI/AAAAAAAADG0/9vdW2AVjIfk/s1600/CBR500R+Leo+Vince+Exhaust.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhI6VmrUCVE/UguejrcmoPI/AAAAAAAADG0/9vdW2AVjIfk/s320/CBR500R+Leo+Vince+Exhaust.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogablog.com/p/2013-cbr500r-cb500f-cb500x-sale.html" target="_blank">CB500F</a></span></strong></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Naked sport bikes form another distinct category of motorcycling, one that fosters the image of independence and non-conformity. And that's especially true with the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a>, a bike that looks like a first-cousin to the liter-sized <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332557&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB1000R</a>. This modern and sporty 500cc naked bike not only carries a full load of attitude and style, it also delivers plenty of performance and versatility. Tipping the scales at only 420 pounds, it's got everything you need, and nothing that you don't. Whether it's used as a daily commuter machine, an affordable weekend ride for backroad day trips, or a bike for hanging out at the local gathering spot, the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a> serves as a great option for just about any kind of street use. Its comfortable, neutral riding position and slim profile let riders feel right at home in the saddle. For a bike that's affordable, stylish and fun, it's tough to top the new <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a>.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTx-9z-Ie70/UguottGTbzI/AAAAAAAADH0/k28NDLiC7P8/s1600/2013_cb500F_styling_design_prototype_sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="171" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTx-9z-Ie70/UguottGTbzI/AAAAAAAADH0/k28NDLiC7P8/s320/2013_cb500F_styling_design_prototype_sketch.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">CB500F Styling Design Sketch</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w-zfD3xNY50/Uguem4ZfumI/AAAAAAAADG8/xW4GilDgVvo/s1600/2013+CB500F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w-zfD3xNY50/Uguem4ZfumI/AAAAAAAADG8/xW4GilDgVvo/s320/2013+CB500F.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogablog.com/p/2013-cbr500r-cb500f-cb500x-sale.html" target="_blank">CB500X</a></span></strong></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We all understand that half the fun of motorcycling is the mental escape it provides when you're tied down at the 9 to 5 job. For riders who love to dream about getting far away on a ride, the middleweight <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> is a fantastic option that follows in the tire prints of the recently introduced and highly acclaimed <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=350480&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">NC700X</a> adventure-style bike. This is a bike that begs to travel new roads and discover new sights, a fun-to-ride motorcycle with an extra dose of versatility. The compact windscreen can be adjusted in height, and it also has a comfortable adventure-bike seating position, plus a larger-capacity fuel tank that has been carefully shaped to allow the rider unrestricted movement. It features a longer-stroke 41mm front fork that produces 4.9 inches of travel, and a wider handlebar allows for easy steering inputs. And while this the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> works well for longer-range adventure tours, it also serves as a versatile ride to fulfill those everyday needs too. For riders seeking a little more adventure in their lives, the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> delivers on that idea at a very affordable price.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7HcSjOCVDxk/Uguo0RMvMQI/AAAAAAAADH8/YUivlSltepw/s1600/2013_cb500X_design_prototype_sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="171" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7HcSjOCVDxk/Uguo0RMvMQI/AAAAAAAADH8/YUivlSltepw/s320/2013_cb500X_design_prototype_sketch.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">CB500X Styling Design Sketch</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3eOizXs2qc/UgueqPxACHI/AAAAAAAADHE/Zz7JdIch8NM/s1600/2013+CB500X.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3eOizXs2qc/UgueqPxACHI/AAAAAAAADHE/Zz7JdIch8NM/s320/2013+CB500X.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Engine Technology</span></strong></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Regardless of market placement, all three bikes share an all-new engine and Honda's engineers decided that a sleek parallel twin would serve best to generate sufficient torque in the low-rpm range to produce the kind of fun, easily accessible powerband that is a hallmark of all three bikes. And so this series of bikes became 500cc liquid-cooled parallel twins with a bore and stroke configuration of 67 x 66.8mm. The stroke of 66.8mm was the maximum possible, given the compact engine dimensions the engineers had also set as a priority. The 7mm bore interval in this engine is the same as the bore intervals in the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332466&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR600RR</a>; this tight distance results in a compact—and light weight—engine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KYyxf7ZaCl4/UgupMSEiltI/AAAAAAAADIM/dl4PJF8oF5w/s1600/2013_honda_CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_engine_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KYyxf7ZaCl4/UgupMSEiltI/AAAAAAAADIM/dl4PJF8oF5w/s1600/2013_honda_CBR500R_CB500F_CB500X_engine_2.jpg" /></a></span></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The valvetrain incorporates four valves per cylinder actuated by dual overhead camshafts. The intake valves measure 26mm in diameter, the exhaust valves 21.5mm, and narrow valve stems help reduce reciprocating weight and engine friction. This DOHC configuration was chosen for higher performance; it gave the engineering team greater latitude in developing the shape of the combustion chamber, the shape of the ports and the layout angle of the valves, while also allowing the use of lighter valves. Careful attention was paid in particular to creating a markedly straight-line flow from the air cleaner through the intake ports and out the exhaust pipe to maximize efficiency.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The cylinder head design also incorporates a roller rocker arm for a more compact layout along with reduced friction. The choice of a shim-type valve adjustment system allowed incorporation of a lighter rocker arm setup that, in turn, allowed for a lower valve-spring load to further reduce power losses through engine friction. The cams are driven by a silent-type cam chain for reduced engine friction, and the surfaces of the cam-chain pins are treated with vanadium for lower friction and increased toughness. Compression ratio is set at 10.7:1, and to reduce piston noise and friction at the relatively high top engine speeds slated for these bikes (redline is 8600 rpm and rev-cut occurs at 9100 rpm), the short 67mm piston features asymmetrical skirts that are the same length but differ in width. Using technology applied to the <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332466&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR600RR</a>, striations on the piston skirts aid oil retention for better lubrication, and the piston pins and connecting rods are also treated with a friction-reducing special protective coating. The 180-degree crankpin design and an engine counterbalancer help smooth operation, and preloaded scissor gears are used for the primary and balancer gears to reduce gear whine/engine noise. All in all, a sophisticated package.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CO6lXcTyuHQ/UgupfxqoxzI/AAAAAAAADIU/rxZ7O1E7XTU/s1600/2013_honda_cb500_engine_sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CO6lXcTyuHQ/UgupfxqoxzI/AAAAAAAADIU/rxZ7O1E7XTU/s400/2013_honda_cb500_engine_sketch.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; line-height: 16px; padding: 0px 0px 20px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The crankcase and cylinders on both the CBR500R and CB500F are matt axis grey metallic, which gives the engine a sense of solidity and makes its taut styling stand out even more. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The cylinders and crankcase on the CB500X are colored iron nail silver, the same color scheme as on the CFR series off-road machine, which gives it an agile look that is in keeping with the bike's concept.</span></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A six-speed gearbox complements the power output of this engine, and the triangulated layout between crankshaft, mainshaft and countershaft is very similar to that of the four-cylinder CBR-RR <span style="font-family: inherit;">engines, which aids in creating a very compact unit. Engine weight, at 116 pounds, is laudably light. In addition</span>, the gear-change mechanism uses the same gearshift structure and gearshift link design used in the ultra-high-performance </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332466&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CBR600RR</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332552&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CBR1000RR</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> sport bikes to yield high-quality shifting action and feel.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Honda's Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system delivers the appropriate fuel mixture according to existing riding and atmospheric conditions for crisp throttle response. A pair of 34mm throttle bodies feed the engine, with the injectors located within the throttle-body assembly. All of this technology helps give all three 500s an especially responsive, revvy nature and a high-quality feel.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chassis Technology</span></strong></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The engine hangs as a stressed frame member housed in a monocoque frame evocative of Honda's MotoGP racing machines<span style="font-family: inherit;">. The cylinder head features four solid attachment points for engine hangers, which allows the rigidity of the engine to add to chassis rigidity. Such a design lends itself to a more simplified frame shap</span>e, yielding a more lightweight and compact chassis. The resulting frame is a diamond-shaped unit with a 35mm steel tube main member, and the final design is significantly lighter than other comparable designs, which adds greatly to the handling prowess of all three bikes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfV9LQx3wO0/UgunFMclCII/AAAAAAAADHU/69cG9Loi55c/s1600/honda_cbr500r_cb500f_cb500x_dimensions_seat_height.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfV9LQx3wO0/UgunFMclCII/AAAAAAAADHU/69cG9Loi55c/s640/honda_cbr500r_cb500f_cb500x_dimensions_seat_height.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CBR500R</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CB500F</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> share the same wheelbase of 55.5 inches, while the </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CB500X</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> spans 55.9 inches between axles. The X model also has one degree more steering rake than its two siblings (26° 5' versus 25° 5'), and its 41mm fork yields 4.9 inches of travel in contrast to the 4.3 inches of fork travel with the other two bikes. All three share the same Pro-Link® single-shock rear suspension system, which offers nine-step cam-style spring preload adjustability and 4.7 inches of travel. Thanks in part to this slightly taller suspension setup the </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CB500X</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> seat is slightly taller at 31.9 inches, versus 30.9 inches for the </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CBR500R</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CB500F</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Even so, the </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">CB500X </a><span style="font-family: inherit;">seat is perched nearly an inch lower than that of the larger </span><a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=350480&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">NC700X</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> adventure-style bike, which makes it distinctly more friendly feeling for riders with shorter inseams.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xvS_a_vh0-c/UguqS5VlIEI/AAAAAAAADIc/bnxyBRttNH4/s1600/cbr500r_CB500F_cb500X_frame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xvS_a_vh0-c/UguqS5VlIEI/AAAAAAAADIc/bnxyBRttNH4/s1600/cbr500r_CB500F_cb500X_frame.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All three models share the same lightweight cast aluminum wheels, a 120/70-17 front and 160/60-17 rear. These wheels follow the designs used for the latest <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332466&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR600RR</a> and <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02567865X8K14K2013J8I10I21JAMQ3194R0&veh=332552&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR1000RR</a> wheels. The brake setups are likewise identical among all three 500s: a twin-piston caliper and 320mm wave-style disc up front, and a 240mm wave disc in back. The front brake in particular offers excellent stopping power and feel. The wave design reduces unsprung weight and it also offers excellent heat-dissipating qualities. ABS is an option with all three bikes and the ABS systems are independent, not linked, between the rear and front brakes.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; clear: none; color: #202020; float: none; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 607.59375px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So there you have it: three different bikes, three different riding experiences for three different kinds of riders. But all three bikes are lightweight, nimble and fun to ride, and each one possesses a level of quality and sophistication that makes it a fantastic value for the money.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">After reading all of that, does it make you want a new <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> or <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR500R</a>? I know it makes me want one! haha. It truly is amazing when you think about how much time and effort, let alone $$ that goes into designing an all new motorcycle. Honda has really been on the ball the last couple years with releasing so many new models when a lot of manufacturers have been laying low, waiting on the economy to see what it's going to do. It really shows why Honda is #1 when it comes to the "PowerSports" market. Just in the last couple years, we've had the addition of the: <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=319330&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR250R</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=367555&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">CRF250L</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332416&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CBR500R</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332419&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500F</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332429&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB500X</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=350480&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">NC700X</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332557&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB1000R</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=350628&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">CTX700</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=350599&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">CTX700N</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332385&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">F6B</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=332503&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2013" target="_blank">CB1100</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=367554&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">Grom</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=372992&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">CRF125F</a> / <a href="http://www.hondaofchattanoogatn.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=8710879E-02X8K16K2013J9I12I38JAMQ3194R0&veh=372998&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2014" target="_blank">CRF110F</a> and the list goes on! 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