Honda CB500 is a popular 500cc parallel twin-cylinder Honda all-round touring bike. In was introduced in 1993 and had been produced until 2003, when it was replaced with CBF500. It's easy to ride, known for it's reliability and cheap in the maintenance, so it was widely used in riding schools and by motorcycle couriers. Honda CB500 is the group of few bikes recommended for beginner riders (together with Suzuki GS500, Kawasaki ER-5 and Yamaha XJ600), and it's considered to be the best of them.