【International Report】71.1 HP and about 1 million yen! World premiere of "CB500SF" & "CBR500R FOUR" specs

The "CB400SF" & "CBR400R FOUR" have finally been announced in Japan. The base model "CB500SF/CBR500R FOUR" was officially announced in Shanghai, China, and detailed specifications and overseas prices were also revealed! The specifications of the 400 model will also be quite guessable from these figures. Here is a quick report from the site.

The 500 engine output is 71.1 PS! The price is a very strategic price of about 1 million yen!

Dear Honda fans, thank you very much for your patience! The "2026 Honda Motorcycle New Product Announcement and Dealers Convention" under the theme of "Full-throttle Horsepower, Running Dreams (馬力全開夢想飛馳)" was grandly held today in Shanghai. In addition to the official announcement of the establishment of Honda Motorcycle Sales (Shanghai) Co. and the CBR500R FOUR. Their detailed performance specifications have finally been fully disclosed!

The official unveiling of the new "CB/CBR" models, which have attracted much attention in Japan, took place in Shanghai.

Sign board placed at the presentation

The head of Honda Motorcycle Sales (Shanghai) Co. took the stage

Below is an analysis of the powerful specs and highlights (highlights) of these two "straight-4 God bikes".

Common heart: Newly developed 500cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder engine

Both of the two new models presented here are powered by a liquid-cooled 4-stroke inline 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 502cc. Powerful power output: Maximum output reaches 52.8 kW (71.1 PS) at 11,000 rpm and maximum torque 47.1 N-m at 10,000 rpm, fully demonstrating the high-revving appeal of the straight-4 engine. Cutting-edge shifting technology: Details of the exhibited vehicle showed that it is equipped with Honda's latest "Honda E-Clutch (electronically controlled clutch)" system on the right side of the engine. This makes shifting smoother and more exhilarating, and greatly improves riding pleasure. Brakes and Tires: Double-disc front and single-disc rear brake design, with front and rear ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) as standard equipment. Tire sizes are 120/70ZR17 front and 160/60ZR17 rear, providing excellent grip and braking performance.

New-generation 500cc inline-4 engine with second-generation E-Clutch

CB500 SUPER FOUR (CB500SF):

The Legendary Naked Soul Revisited

Adopting the traditional naked style with round headlights and combining it with muscular body lines, this model perfectly inherits the SUPER FOUR family and combines everyday convenience with a hot ride. Vehicle weight and size: The equipped weight (vehicle weight) is 188 kg. Fuel tank capacity and fuel economy: The fuel tank has a capacity of 14.7 liters and the manufacturer's published fuel economy is 3.78 liters per 100 km. Eye-catching colors: Available in three traditional colors: "Digital Silver," "Flame Red," and "Night Black. Retail price: RMB 42,980

CB500SF Flame Red

CB500SF officially priced at RMB 42,980

CBR500R FOUR: sharp full-cowl racing replica (supersport)

fearless matte Full-cowl sports model in black (night black) attire. The streamlined exterior design is extremely aggressive and was created for fans who pursue ultimate speed and circuit DNA. Weight and size: The equipped weight (vehicle weight) has increased slightly to 189 kg, and the body design is more compact and sharper, measuring 2060 x 769 x 1124 mm. Fuel tank capacity and fuel economy: The fuel tank capacity is 14.2 liters (slightly smaller than the naked version). The manufacturer's published fuel economy remains the same at 3.78 L/100 km. Racy color options: "Star Silver," "Magma Red," and "Night Black," three passionate colors to choose from. Retail price: RMB 44,980

CBR500R FOUR Night Black

CBR500R FOUR official price announced: 44,980 RMB (approx. 1.04 million yen)

2026 Honda CB500SF vs CBR500R FOUR Specifications

Comparison chart

* The figure in [ ] is the CBR500R FOUR ・Length x Width x Height 2103 x 775 x 1083 [2060 x 769 x 1124] mm ・Equipped weight 188 [189] kg ・Engine type: 502cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder ・Max output: 52.8kW (71.1PS) / 11,000rpm ・Max torque47.1N-m / 10,000rpm ・Transmission / clutch Honda E-Clutch standard equipment ・Fuel tank capacity: 14.7 [14.2] L ・Manufacturer's published fuel consumption: 3.78 L / 100km ・Color variations: Digital Silver, Flame Red, Night Black [Star Silver, Magma Red, Night Black]

What did you think of the information on the 500cc model? Of course, various settings will no doubt be revised for the Japanese specifications, but we were able to confirm some interesting points, such as the fact that the engine specs are the same and that there is almost no difference in body size. What is even more interesting is the pricing, which is approximately 1,000,000 yen (CBR is approximately 1,040,000 yen). Whether this strategy will be adopted in Japan, where new cars are becoming more expensive, is not clear, but it is promising. We await further news on the "400! To the gallery (8)