Honda CB500 Hornet suspension setup and specs

Honda CB500 Hornet, 2024 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2024 onwards Honda CB500 Hornet
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Honda CB500 Hornet

2024 onwards · naked · 471 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Weight, seat height and geometry

Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)

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