Honda CB 500 Hornet: New engine crash bar for the E-Clutch model

For the Honda CB 500 Hornet from model year 2026 onwards, Hepco & Becker is expanding its accessories range for the E-Clutch version. The centrepiece is an engine crash bar priced at 240 euros gross, which the manufacturer says has been specifically tailored to the bike.

Riders looking to fit their Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch with additional protective components will find a suitable solution at Hepco & Becker. The manufacturer is updating its accessories programme for the model and now offers its engine crash bar for the E-Clutch version of the Honda CB 500 Hornet as well. According to Hepco & Becker, the engine crash bar combines reliable protection with a precise, vehicle-specific fit and promises the quality Hepco & Becker is known for. At a gross price of 240 euros, the component positions itself as a targeted addition for riders who want to equip their Honda CB 500 Hornet with an extra layer of protection. Hepco & Becker states calendar week 31 as the availability date.

In addition to protective components, Hepco & Becker also offers a range of options for expanding luggage and comfort equipment. This allows the company to address different areas of use. Touring, commuting and everyday riding are explicitly mentioned. According to Hepco & Becker, the accessories range is designed to make the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch more capable for touring and daily use alike. Three further product groups take centre stage: tank bags, comfort accessories, and cases and bags. The programme thus covers everything from smaller luggage storage through to more comprehensive transport solutions and additional comfort components.

Alongside the new engine crash bar, Hepco & Becker also offers a variety of tank bag solutions for everyday use and touring. For owners of the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch, the vehicle-specific mounting system is particularly relevant: according to Hepco & Becker, the current tank bags from the Royster, Street, Epic and Legacy ranges are connected to the bike via a motorcycle-specific BASIC tank ring. Whether a corresponding tank ring is available specifically for the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch from 2026 should be checked via the Hepco & Becker vehicle selector "My Bike" before ordering. The manufacturer explicitly points out that this is where the model-specific compatible tank rings for each bike are displayed.

Especially on an everyday-oriented bike like the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch, a compact tank bag can provide additional storage space without the need to fit a full luggage system. Hepco & Becker divides its range by intended use and volume. For commuters and everyday riders, the manufacturer lists models with three to six litres of capacity, including the Epic 3, Epic 6 and the Royster Daypack. For weekend tours, larger options such as the Epic 13 or Street Tourer M are available. The Epic 16 also provides a solution for longer trips. This means the luggage concept of the CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch can be expanded depending on the intended use. For the daily commute, small solutions for a smartphone, keys or wallet are sufficient, while larger tank bags provide extra space for short breaks or multi-day tours. Hepco & Becker also lists waterproof map and smartphone pockets, anti-theft devices and further accessories for selected tank bags.

In addition to protective and luggage solutions, Hepco & Becker also carries various products in the comfort and accessories category. According to the manufacturer, these include side stand plates, centre stands, LED auxiliary lights, Twinlights auxiliary lights, fender guards and handlebar risers. Hepco & Becker explicitly recommends selecting the specific bike via the vehicle selector to clarify which accessories are available for a particular machine. Especially in everyday use, individual accessory solutions can serve a variety of purposes. However, which of these solutions are actually compatible with the 2026 Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch should always be verified using the specific vehicle selection. The overview page lists the available product categories but does not blanket-confirm each individual one for this model. In this way, Hepco & Becker extends its range for the CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch beyond purely protective products. Depending on the available vehicle-specific versions, components for parking, lighting or ergonomics can also become part of a personalised setup.

Riders who want to use the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch not just for everyday riding but also on longer routes will find a range of luggage solutions at Hepco & Becker. The range extends from hard-shell cases and soft luggage through to top cases and side cases, as well as C-Bow cases, bags and saddlebags. Here too, vehicle-specific selection is important: first, it should be checked which model-specific carriers Hepco & Becker offers for the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch. Only on this basis can it be determined which case or bag solutions can actually be fitted.

The entry point into the vehicle-specific accessories programme at Hepco & Becker is the "My Bike" function. Here, the desired bike is selected first. Based on make, model, year of manufacture and type designation, the shop then displays the products that Hepco & Becker considers compatible with that vehicle. Vehicle-specific accessories and universal accessories are displayed separately. While compatible components for the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch can be found via the vehicle selector, universally applicable accessories are organised by product category. This structure is designed to prevent components that are not constructively intended for the selected bike from appearing in vehicle-specific searches.

With the engine crash bar, Hepco & Becker adds another vehicle-specific component to the accessories range for the Honda CB 500 Hornet E-Clutch. In addition, various solutions from the areas of luggage, comfort and protection are available to choose from. For owners of the E-Clutch version, the model-specific assignment is particularly crucial. Tank bags require a compatible tank ring, cases and bags require the appropriate carrier, and comfort accessories must also be approved for the specific vehicle. The selection via "My Bike" therefore forms the central basis for any accessories purchase. Further information and the current accessories programme are available directly at Hepco & Becker.