I had one of these as a curtesy bike a couple of weeks ago, loved it. I'm 6'5" and I found it fairly comfortable even though I probably looked like i was riding a grom.
Good, comprehensive report again, Mark. For anyone looking to get started properly on their first 'big-ish' bike, this machine is certainly a good candidate. Reminds me very much of the trusty old Honda CB400N Super Dream I had way back when dinosaurs roamed about. It taught me a lot, being friendly and confidence inspiring and at 43 odd horsepower, just enough fizz to also have some fun. This latest incarnation will be just the same.
My wife rides and loves the 500cc Rebel , same engine and it's a beauty , so smooth with enough power for long weekend rides with me and my 650 Interceptor here in WA Australia .
Excellent review. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the bike with us. The CB500 looks like a great first bike....though that Z500 also looks pretty good. What a time to get into riding!
Hi Mark, top vid as always. Though I have to say, naming no names, but when I got and wanted to add stuff to my NC750X DCT, even a Honda dealer said the stock heated grips were not as good as the Oxford ones, I'd have to, and i have, specked the bike to may taste. You can definitely save a few hundred pounds. Thanks for sharing and see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤙 🤟
Another lovely bike from Honda. Well-proven motor and great looks and features including low seat heignt for added confidence for newbies, with that well earned Honda reliability. There are so many lovely new bikes out there at the moment we really are spoilt for choice. Great video Mark, thanks.
…the Ford focus of the bike world. And all the better for it. Lifelong Honda fan I had the “original” hornet, with the cbr6 motor in it. Which, is sadly missed. Currently have the ATAS and an RR5 blade in the garage, and ZXR750H2(well 1.5 to be really specific, VERY rare…) I’d add one of these to the stable for the daughter to get to and from college/uni in a couple of years. Thanks Mark, good work. 👍
G'day Mark, as you know l love the Honda brand and this is why, in the late 80s l bought a 2nd hand CB 750 for a trip around Australia, being away for 16 weeks and traveling 15,500 km that bike ran perfectly only having too replace the back tyre, since then l have had a CB 1000 and never had a breakdown, thanks for the review of another fantastic machine, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
I had the predecessor to this,the CB500F, cracking bike but too revvy for me and even with an MRA double bubble screen I found the wind blast tiring. Changed it for my much loved NC750X DCT. That little 500 was great fun though on shorter runs.
I used to love my Hornet 600 , this seems to lack a bit of character compared to the old bike , but I'm sure overall it's a better bike. More comfortable and modern .
Well done Mark,excellent as always.Can I request a review on the new 2025 Forza 750 when it comes out and when you can get your hands on one.I quite like scooters these days.I traded in my Tracer 900 three years ago after watching your great review on the 2021 Forza 350.Im looking at going bigger again and the new revised Honda Forza 750 is ringing all the right bells.😀Keep up the great honest reviews
Interesting review, thanks Mark. I'd love to take one of these for a spin. Here in Ireland, Honda's pricing continues to baffle me. You don't see many new Honda 500's on the road here it seems, as the single-cylinder bikes are offering more value for your money.
I ride kwak sx 1000 and used nc750x round Gran Canaria and I was amazed how much fun I had over 7 days with that. Pegs were scraping or my toes on the switch backs mind :)
An excellent small(er) bike from Honda…..the CB500 (Hornet). As you say, great little all-rounder, economical, quality construction, easy to maintain…what’s not to like? Lack of character the main thing. Does everything asked of it but simply doesn’t stir the soul. When I was taking out my first 500s for a spin they all had presence, looks and attitude…Ducati Pantah, Guzzi Monza 500, Morini 500 & Z650 et al. Great bike ghe new little Hornet but somewhat lacking compared to those old classic midweights.
Love the way it looks a UJM sounds like all the bike you really need, smooth engine, gearbox Honda quality. Great test Mark low to high speed and the night ride to see the lighting greatly appreciated. We don’t get the 750 hornet here in the states, I wonder if will get this. At 6600 I’d definitely be interested
Excellent balanced review of a bike Mark, cheers. Although I've got a Classic 350 which is great, I'd have a tough choice between one of Honda's CB500s over the next step up in the RE range such as the Guerrilla!
If only Honda put a round headlight on this bike and it would be a serious contender for my first bigger bike. Instead I'm drawn towards the 650F among Honda's range.
@@markpulling12 I agree Mark... the CFMoto has allot more character and spunk with the 270° crank. I'm looking at getting one of those in the near future. The only thing lacking is the range, with the smaller tank. Gord
@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark... I had an accident (got side swiped - other person's fault) with my old vehicle and it was totaled by the insurance. It still runs but has over 320,000 miles. I didn't want to put the insurance money into that. So I opted for a new motorcycle as my primary transportation to and from work. If the weather is terrible, I'll drive my vehicle... but it is worn out and I need to save it until it can be replaced. This will be a great change... but I still need to get all new riding gear. I saved about $1200 on the new bike purchase because it was on sale and that will help to go toward the new gear. Gear and accessories can be as expensive as the cost of the bike. One thing I will get is an Alpinestar 'fly by wire' instant inflation vest. This safety device has saved allot of lives from accidents... similar to the auto accident I just had. It isn't just the engine that is great about this bike. The suspension is soft but dues not lose composure in the tight turns. Best of both worlds. The tech and build quality are also hitting way above par for the price. Gord
I had one of these as a curtesy bike a couple of weeks ago, loved it. I'm 6'5" and I found it fairly comfortable even though I probably looked like i was riding a grom.
Good, comprehensive report again, Mark. For anyone looking to get started properly on their first 'big-ish' bike, this machine is certainly a good candidate.
Reminds me very much of the trusty old Honda CB400N Super Dream I had way back when dinosaurs roamed about. It taught me a lot, being friendly and confidence inspiring and at 43 odd horsepower, just enough fizz to also have some fun. This latest incarnation will be just the same.
That Honda 500cc engine what a peach😊😊👍👍
Hornet went from straight 4 to parallel twin 😢
Great review Mark.. this engine is bullet proof, no surprises, great confidence giver xx
Thanks Martine ... can't go wrong with a honda ....but maybe a KTM 790 duke instead eh ??? 😂 X
been waiting for this one , cheers Mark .
Cracking little 500 .
Another excellent review Mark, you're still the best in this.
@@Jay_Speed thanks jay I really appreciate that 😊☺️
My wife rides and loves the 500cc Rebel , same engine and it's a beauty , so smooth with enough power for long weekend rides with me and my 650 Interceptor here in WA Australia .
Excellent review. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the bike with us. The CB500 looks like a great first bike....though that Z500 also looks pretty good. What a time to get into riding!
Hi Mark, top vid as always.
Though I have to say, naming no names, but when I got and wanted to add stuff to my NC750X DCT, even a Honda dealer said the stock heated grips were not as good as the Oxford ones, I'd have to, and i have, specked the bike to may taste.
You can definitely save a few hundred pounds.
Thanks for sharing and see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤙 🤟
Got my full motorbike license yesterday (A2) and I'm seriously looking into getting one of these bikes. Great review 👍
Well done , congrats 🎉. Ride free(!) as another TH-camr says 😊
Another lovely bike from Honda. Well-proven motor and great looks and features including low seat heignt for added confidence for newbies, with that well earned Honda reliability. There are so many lovely new bikes out there at the moment we really are spoilt for choice. Great video Mark, thanks.
Excellent review on the Honda hornet500 cc, thanks, Mark👍
@@pauledwards1807 thanks Paul glad you enjoyed it:)
Another great bike review, the cb is on me list of bikes to get, cheers.
'Ull' east yorkshire.
@@JohnRichardson-v2l hi John many thanks 👍
'Very nice to see a review done at night, to find out how well the lighting works.
…the Ford focus of the bike world. And all the better for it. Lifelong Honda fan I had the “original” hornet, with the cbr6 motor in it. Which, is sadly missed. Currently have the ATAS and an RR5 blade in the garage, and ZXR750H2(well 1.5 to be really specific, VERY rare…) I’d add one of these to the stable for the daughter to get to and from college/uni in a couple of years. Thanks Mark, good work. 👍
Superb review, and very timely for me as I'm thinking of swapping my Bonnie T100 for one. Can't think of a single reason not to now!
@@hermitmonk52 hi thanks yes superb bike
Cheers mark
G'day Mark, as you know l love the Honda brand and this is why, in the late 80s l bought a 2nd hand CB 750 for a trip around Australia, being away for 16 weeks and traveling 15,500 km that bike ran perfectly only having too replace the back tyre, since then l have had a CB 1000 and never had a breakdown, thanks for the review of another fantastic machine, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Thanks Neil for the great comment
Love Honda's cheers mark
I had the predecessor to this,the CB500F, cracking bike but too revvy for me and even with an MRA double bubble screen I found the wind blast tiring. Changed it for my much loved NC750X DCT. That little 500 was great fun though on shorter runs.
I used to love my Hornet 600 , this seems to lack a bit of character compared to the old bike , but I'm sure overall it's a better bike. More comfortable and modern .
Well done Mark,excellent as always.Can I request a review on the new 2025 Forza 750 when it comes out and when you can get your hands on one.I
quite like scooters these days.I
traded in my Tracer 900 three years ago after watching your great review on the 2021 Forza 350.Im looking at going bigger again and the new revised Honda Forza 750 is ringing all the right bells.😀Keep up the great honest reviews
Hi Steve yes definitely on for the Forza 750 ...I'll ask honda UK
Cheers mark
I wonder if these will be raced in the future like the old model is 😂 I hope so because I love racing my 98 model! Great review as always Mark 👍
great review Mark! Nigh ride addition is great idea, please do it with all bikes if you can. How would you compare 500 hornet vs 450NK?
Hi the honda is a brilliant bike ...the cfmoto has a little bit more X factor
Especially with it's 270 crank
I love the 450nk
Cheers mark
Interesting review, thanks Mark. I'd love to take one of these for a spin. Here in Ireland, Honda's pricing continues to baffle me. You don't see many new Honda 500's on the road here it seems, as the single-cylinder bikes are offering more value for your money.
Great real world review Mark, thank you.
Love your thorough and informative review. My nc750 had 58bhp and was not enough for me
I ride kwak sx 1000 and used nc750x round Gran Canaria and I was amazed how much fun I had over 7 days with that.
Pegs were scraping or my toes on the switch backs mind :)
I just like that it’s not the same boring matte black that we’re always stuck with here, in the U.S.
Thank you for your splendid video! Really economical these Honda 500cc bikes. Would you recommend this bike to be ridden with a pillion passenger?
Hi it can take a passenger but it's not ideal they sit up quite high ...short trips only I'd say
Cheers mark
Great review mark gorgeous looking bike
Thanks James I appreciate that 😊
Looks like a really nice bike
An excellent small(er) bike from Honda…..the CB500 (Hornet). As you say, great little all-rounder, economical, quality construction, easy to maintain…what’s not to like? Lack of character the main thing. Does everything asked of it but simply doesn’t stir the soul. When I was taking out my first 500s for a spin they all had presence, looks and attitude…Ducati Pantah, Guzzi Monza 500, Morini 500 & Z650 et al. Great bike ghe new little Hornet but somewhat lacking compared to those old classic midweights.
Love the way it looks a UJM sounds like all the bike you really need, smooth engine, gearbox Honda quality. Great test Mark low to high speed and the night ride to see the lighting greatly appreciated. We don’t get the 750 hornet here in the states, I wonder if will get this. At 6600 I’d definitely be interested
Thanks Steve appreciate that 😁
Excellent balanced review of a bike Mark, cheers. Although I've got a Classic 350 which is great, I'd have a tough choice between one of Honda's CB500s over the next step up in the RE range such as the Guerrilla!
RE Guerilla is so much more exciting, then this Honda. This 500 Honda has 0 character, super boring engine.
If only Honda put a round headlight on this bike and it would be a serious contender for my first bigger bike. Instead I'm drawn towards the 650F among Honda's range.
Yes, the shape of the headlight is critical in the decision to buy a bike 😂😂😂
@ziondanny7081 not the shape, but the effectiveness. I ride all year round and would bin LED pointy light for effective round halogen bulb light.
I also love rounded headlights, but this one is softer and more beautiful than CB 500 F, I think i will buy one 🥹
Old school diamond shape is better
@@nathanbrompton453 i bought one .... 🥹
I had a 500f, sweet motor and great all round nice bike.
Hi mark , great review as usual, when do you plan to do the cfmoto 700 mt ? Looking on TH-cam but no U.K. reviews ?
Hi i have a few on the to do list cfmoto 800 NK 700 Mt ... hopefully over the next few weeks....weather permitting in the UK
Cheers mark
Thank you very much for a deep review 😀
Looks a great little commuter and occasional distance bike Mark. Do you tend to use E10 fuel for the rest rides?
Hi John yes I use E10 for most things these days:)
Great review 👍
If you like the look of the bigger Hornet, you'll like this. I prefer the CL500. Nice dash. Nick
Add a screen and bags and off you go, this would take you anywhere.
Mark how would you compare this to the guerilla 450 in terms of power, comfort, handling etc?
Hi it's more refined...but power comfort etc about the same
Cheers mark
Hi, nice bike but is it just me that think indicators staying orange is dangerous, at a quick glance people think your turning. Good review though
It's a great bike for physically smaller riders. My frame is just too big.😢
The Guerrilla 450 seems to do everything this does for £1500 less
Same amount power and tork as my Yamaha MT-03 2021 with my AKROPOVIC STRAIGHT THROUGH SYSTEM 😂😂❤❤
Hi,does it feel any better than the last model
Hi very similar... little bit of extra get up and go with the ECU updates
The new TFT is great 👍
Overall a great bike cheers mark
Good little Motorbike and it's a Honda so it'll last forever and be reliable.
Not the same as old Hondas sorry
@@volt8684 everyone has their own opinion and preferences.
Apart from if it breaks down like mine did at 320 miles. Coolant sensor failed!
@@jimmyjam8795 at least it's under warranty and won't cost you anything. Touch wood mine has been spot on and trouble free.
this moto or cf moto nk 450? thk
Cfmoto for me ....270 crank !!!
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I agree Mark... the CFMoto has allot more character and spunk with the 270° crank.
I'm looking at getting one of those in the near future.
The only thing lacking is the range, with the smaller tank.
Gord
I just put money down on a CFMoto 450nk. Sending my check off next week. Should have it by month's end. 😊
Gord
@@gorrdd great choice gord my favourite...the engine is amazing 🤩
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark... I had an accident (got side swiped - other person's fault) with my old vehicle and it was totaled by the insurance.
It still runs but has over 320,000 miles. I didn't want to put the insurance money into that.
So I opted for a new motorcycle as my primary transportation to and from work. If the weather is terrible, I'll drive my vehicle... but it is worn out and I need to save it until it can be replaced.
This will be a great change... but I still need to get all new riding gear. I saved about $1200 on the new bike purchase because it was on sale and that will help to go toward the new gear. Gear and accessories can be as expensive as the cost of the bike.
One thing I will get is an Alpinestar 'fly by wire' instant inflation vest. This safety device has saved allot of lives from accidents... similar to the auto accident I just had.
It isn't just the engine that is great about this bike. The suspension is soft but dues not lose composure in the tight turns. Best of both worlds.
The tech and build quality are also hitting way above par for the price.
Gord
Same 180 degree crank? If so,pity
Yes it's a 180 crank still on these
Well, if you’re after a characterful engine, Honda is probably not the right choice.
@@shenghowgoh6069 CBR 300 single cylinder has character, much better sound, revs way higher.
@@Gianniz27Not to me. It’s all subjective.
@@shenghowgoh6069 New Hornet 750 with 270 degree crank has all, and price/performance/low weight is outsanding too.
When a car has much better sound, then a bike, now that is a problem. 12:18
An advert at less than two minutes in is a joke
Dull, though, isn’t it? All it needs is a wicker basket on the front.
Traction control a 500 OMG get real.
😂😂doesn’t have to be for power reasons can be gravel or diesel