2013 Honda 500 series and a "NEW" 600RR

[RocketPunch]

I like how Honda approaches their 600 series, it keeps my 7 years old 600RR relevant....

Enjoy!

[Rossco]

I was kinda hoping they'd bring back the old VT500....

[jaehok]

I do love 600rr redesign. The headlights and ram air reminds me of the new Camaro.

[SVRACER01]

this will bring the Ptwins class back to life.

[tls25rs]

this will bring the Ptwins class back to life.

Do you mean the Ptwins class that is likely going away after 2013? (they announced it at the banquet, replacing it hopefully with a 250 class instead)

[R7]

First thing that came to my mind when seeing the new 600rr front end was the pre 2006 generation R6. So Honda is finally catching up

[Kurlon]

Do you mean the Ptwins class that is likely going away after 2013? (they announced it at the banquet, replacing it hopefully with a 250 class instead)

Whoa, didn't realize it was getting slated for the axe. Given PTwins HAS entries, and the 250 class as of yet doesn't... what's the motivation?

[SRTie4k]

I'm liking the looks of the 500F. I want to know 3 things first, though:

1. Weight
2. Power
3. Cost

[SVRACER01]

maybe they will reconsider with a new bike to use

[Evadd]

That 600 is a good-looking bike. But halogen headlights? Does it also use leaded gasoline?

[xxaarraa]

That 600 is a good-looking bike. But halogen headlights? Does it also use leaded gasoline?

haha that was my first reaction too. I thought bikes moved to projector lights in 2003 or thereabouts. I like the new design overall, but feel sad that Honda continues to lose its way both with bikes and cars. Talk about great engineers let down by muddled product developers and brand managers.

[CBR929RE]

First thing that came to my mind when seeing the new 600rr front end was the pre 2006 generation R6. So Honda is finally catching up

that was my first though also. its nice but not enough to where I'd make the switch from my current one.

[Lucas]

Do you mean the Ptwins class that is likely going away after 2013? (they announced it at the banquet, replacing it hopefully with a 250 class instead)

How likely? Looking at the ninja 300 but ill have to wait to see what happens. . .

[I8A4RE]

How likely? Looking at the ninja 300 but ill have to wait to see what happens. . .

Good find my friend !!

the top is a pretty decent video

[tls25rs]

Truthfully I did not pay all that much attention to the announcement pertaining to the Ptwins class going away and the 250 class spawning as I will not likely be involved in either if I make a return to racing in 2013-14. I will try to find some information about it as I was the one that brought it up.

Joel

[tonyd]

I'm liking the looks of the 500F. I want to know 3 things first, though:

1. Weight
2. Power
3. Cost

1. honda says 425lbs with a full tank of gas
2.???? has to be more than ex500
3. $5999

[scottieducati]

I guess I'm in the minority in thinking the new RR is one fugly-ass bike. As for leaded gas, we'd all be better off if we were still running it... but regardless, the halogen lights I would imagine offer equal or superior lighting at a fraction of the weight (and a simpler, more reliable design). Honda's engineering is on another level compared with just about every other manufacturer, I highly doubt they would take a step backwards in terms of function (cost reduction also comes to mind?), so just think that money saved bought more useful progress. Their styling however, has gone backwards. A company that used to make some of the most timeless designs has gone cartoon and it just doesn't suit my tastes.

[RocketPunch]

this will bring the Ptwins class back to life.

The chariot awaits. The Euro Junior Cup will be racing the CBR500R in 2013.

http://www.europeanjuniorcup.com/ejc/

1. honda says 425lbs with a full tank of gas
2.???? has to be more than ex500
3. $5999

Some article claims the NA version will have around 54hp, while the EU version will be 47hp due to license regulations.

[SRTie4k]

1. honda says 425lbs with a full tank of gas
2.???? has to be more than ex500
3. $5999

That seems a bit heavy for its size. Price is nice, however.

[CBR929RE]

That seems a bit heavy for its size. Price is nice, however.

steel frame

[gregp]

From: http://www.fasterandfaster.net/

"The Honda CB500X shares its chassis, suspension and liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC parallel-twin with its CB500F and CBR500R cousins. With 47 horsepower and 43Nm of torque, and 195kg kerb weight, the CB500X is probably a mild-mannered machine, but one that’s refined and fuel-efficient, with Honda claiming 27km/l for the bike."
1. 47 hp
2. 430 lbs
3. $4,500 (naked), $5,000 (faired), $?,??? (X)

It is interesting that the NC700X is said to have only 48 hp (DCT version - regular version something like 51?).

[SRTie4k]

Sounds like some awesome bikes to scoot around town on.

[FireboltEric_MA]

You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

[Lucas]

Truthfully I did not pay all that much attention to the announcement pertaining to the Ptwins class going away and the 250 class spawning as I will not likely be involved in either if I make a return to racing in 2013-14. I will try to find some information about it as I was the one that brought it up.

Joel

Thanks, keep us posted. I'd like to know all my options as far as classes go before I buy a bike.

[csmutty]

Thanks, keep us posted. I'd like to know all my options as far as classes go before I buy a bike.

The announcement said that the 500 class will be replaced with a 250/300 class.