Meet Honda’s Middleweight Street Bike—the all-new CB500F! Two-wheel enthusiasts who are into naked bike styling will surely be impressed as this new roadster that’s legal both for highways and expressways has the looks of a sports bike with a stunning sporty performance.

For instance, it has 789-mm seat height which makes it suitable and comfortable for Filipino riders who are looking for a big bike that they can take for on-road touring, or as an alternative vehicle for commuting.

 The all-new CB500F is a substantial upgrade from the standard street bike for its new and improved blend of aesthetics, performance, and handling.

Engine-wise, it has a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC parallel twin, 471cc engine, which is euro 5 emission compliant and has an outstanding maximum power output of 35KW at 8,500rpm and maximum torque of 43.2Nm at 6,500rpm. Its engine boasts excellent performance that you can find in top-notch bikes set to match your excitement for adrenaline and speed.

Design-wise, the CB500F goes above and beyond the expectations of sports bike riders when it comes to agile handling. It has 41mm Up-Side Down Front Fork that provides excellent control and sports riding feeling when turning and braking from high speed. Braking is not a problem as this bike is equipped with Dual Disc Front Brake and Four Piston Nissin Radial Mount Caliper that delivers strong and progressive braking power, keeping the rider safe.

And what’s more? It has advanced technology safety features that add confidence to the rider. The 2-channelAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) aids the rider in braking under less than ideal conditions and the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) notifies the vehicle behind by flashing the hazard lamp at high speed when the rider suddenly brakes. All of these are housed in a sturdy, steel diamond tube frame genuinely at par with Honda’s standard of quality.

 To match the top-notch engine power, Honda made this bike even more remarkable with its pleasing aesthetics that are made for every bike fanatic. The CB500F has a sharp, more compact look that displays an aggressive and seductive sports naked-bike image. It has all LED lighting, a negative display LCD meter that optimizes efficiency, preventing engine drain. It’s highly recommended for bike enthusiasts who fancy naked bike styling. Take your pick between Matte Axis Gray Metallicwhich looks truly stunning as an all-around ace or Grand Prix Redthat’sabsolutely desirable and aggressive.

The all-new CB500F is priced at PHP354,000.