The Honda CB500F may not be a motorcycle that'll cause a stir when showcased to an audience, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Indeed, many people consider this bike a beginner-focused machine with not that much in the way of style and performance. In the Asian market, however, the CB500F isn't a beginner-focused machine, but rather a bike people aspire to own.
In a market dominated by utilitarian commuter scooters, the CB500F is considered a high-performance machine. This is exactly the case in India, where Honda recently imported a single CB500F to showcase at its Bangalore BigWing dealership. Indeed, the act is rather peculiar, as the CB500F isn't exactly what you'd consider a one-of-a-kind machine. However, it's clear that Honda is doing this for a reason. Although no official word from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has been released, it looks like the company has intentions of leveling up its model range in India by introducing a mid-tier option to slot above the CB300R and CB650R.
