In 2003, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500S, a standard motorcycle in its last year of production that didn't feature any changes over its production years and packed the same appearance and performance from the day it was born.
The Honda CB500S was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2003. The bike was part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable machines of different displacements and good performance.
The CB500S was a well-balanced motorcycle that handled both urban commuting and long-distance touring, with an upright seating position, comfortable seat, and windscreen, which provided a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience.
The bike had a similar appearance and the same specifications as the CB500E manufactured from 1993 to 2003, except for the additional front cowl with a small windscreen and a rectangular headlight.
The 2003 CB500S was fitted with standard features that included gold-finished six-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a wide handlebar, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, a rectangular headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a blacked-out exhaust system, and a black-finished steel frame.
As for power, the 2003 Honda CB500S took its muscles from a 499cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 58 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.