In 1995, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500E, a standard middle-weight machine part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable motorcycles of different displacements.
The bike featured a subtle cowl and a wide and comfortable seat with an aluminum grab rail, while the handlebar, brake, and clutch levers were finished in matte black paint. The chromed headlight and a pair of round mirrors completed the classic style, while the water-cooled engine offered a splash of modern technology.
The Honda CB500E was a standard motorcycle that had its debut in 1993, and with a low cost, reliability, and good handling, the bike was a popular choice for commuters and motorcycle couriers. Also, the bike was used for racing in the Honda CB500 Cup in the United Kingdom.
In addition, the bike came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as cast aluminum wheels, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a black-finished steel frame, a round headlight with a chromed housing, an analog instrument panel, and a completely blacked-out exhaust system.
The suspension was handled by a 37 mm telescopic fork on the front and twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, while the stopping power was achieved by a single 296 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single 160 mm drum braking unit on the rear.
For power, the 1995 Honda CB500E took its thrust from a 499cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 58 hp at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm ( 32 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.