HondaCare Coverage for the Honda CB500 Hornet
The CB500 Hornet HondaCare Protection Plan is a HondaCare Protection Plan for Honda on-road motorcycles in the CB500 Hornet model family. It’s an extended service plan from American Honda, with coverage designed to provide similar features and benefits to the Honda new vehicle warranty.
On this product page, you choose a Coverage Term (1 Year through 5 Years) and whether you want the option With Roadside or Without Roadside. The price shown depends on the plan variant you select.
Choose your term and roadside
Pick the CB500 Hornet HondaCare term that fits how long you want coverage: 1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, or 5 Years. You can also choose With Roadside Assistance or Without Roadside Assistance. Pricing varies by the exact plan option you select on this page.
Coverage at Honda dealers nationwide
HondaCare coverage is accepted at any authorized Honda Motorcycle, Scooter, SXS or ATV dealer within the United States. If you travel or move, you can still use the plan at authorized Honda dealers across the country.
Plan benefits that add value
HondaCare includes benefits the brochure highlights: no mileage or hour limitation, no deductible or co-pay for covered repairs, and transferability to a subsequent owner at no cost. Covered repairs are backed by American Honda and are made by Honda technicians using only new Genuine Honda Parts.
What this CB500 Hornet HondaCare plan is
A HondaCare Protection Plan is an extended service plan from American Honda. The brochure markets HondaCare under the line “Protection Under Our Wing.”
HondaCare coverage offers similar features and benefits to the Honda new vehicle warranty. The brochure is an overview of coverages, and actual contract coverages, limitations and exclusions may vary—see your dealer for details.
CB500 Hornet models covered
This HondaCare Protection Plan product is for the Honda CB500 Hornet model.
Factory warranty and available HondaCare terms
The CB500 Hornet factory warranty length in this product data is 12 months.
HondaCare terms offered for the CB500 Hornet on this page are 1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, and 5 Years.
Taken together, the 12-month Honda limited warranty and the longest available HondaCare term of 5 Years provide protection for up to 6 Years from new.
HondaCare benefits included with the plan
Nationwide coverage: Coverage is accepted at any authorized Honda Motorcycle, Scooter, SXS or ATV dealer within the United States.
No mileage or hour limitation: Coverage does not expire at a preset mileage or hour limit.
No deductible or co-pay: There are no out-of-pocket costs for repairs covered under HondaCare.
Transferable: HondaCare is transferable to a subsequent owner at no cost.
Repairs you can trust: Backed by American Honda, covered repairs are made by Honda technicians using only new Genuine Honda Parts.
What HondaCare helps cover (examples by system)
The brochure lists examples only—“just some of the many covered repairs against defects included in the plan.” These examples illustrate what falls inside each covered system and are not a complete list.
Engine system examples include Transmission, Balancer shaft, Cylinder heads, Pistons, Camshafts, Cylinder, and Crankshafts.
Drive system examples include Differential, Drive shaft, Axles, and CV joints.
Fuel system examples include Carburetors, Intake manifolds, Fuel tanks, Fuel petcock, Fuel injectors, Fuel pump, and Control module.
Cooling system examples include Radiator, Water pump, Thermostat, Cooling fans, and Oil cooler.
Brakes, Electrical, and Chassis system examples are also included in the brochure; see the official HondaCare brochure and your contract details for the full description of coverages, limitations, and exclusions.
More covered system examples: brakes, electrical, and chassis
Brake system examples include Master cylinder, Wheel cylinder, Drums and rotors, Calipers, Reservoirs, and Anti-lock control module.
Electrical system examples include Alternator, Regulator/rectifier, Engine control module, Electrical shift system, and Ignition coils.
Chassis system examples include Frame, Shocks, Swingarm, and Steering control rods.
Items and situations not covered (high-level)
The brochure lists the following items as exclusions: Tires, Batteries, Audio and navigation equipment, Accessories, Aftermarket equipment and modifications, and Regular, required and expendable maintenance.
Racing, competition and rental use will void HondaCare coverage of the vehicle.
Competition models that did not receive a new vehicle warranty are not eligible for HondaCare Protection Plans.
Eligibility basics and when to sign up
A HondaCare extended service plan is available for Honda motorcycles, scooters, SXSs and ATVs that came with, and are still under, a new vehicle warranty.
Eligible Certified Pre-Owned vehicles obtained from a Honda dealer can also be covered.
The brochure advises signing up before the new vehicle warranty expires.
Optional Roadside Assistance (With Roadside plans)
Optional Roadside Assistance provides worry-free, nationwide coverage. On this page you can choose a CB500 Hornet HondaCare plan With Roadside Assistance or Without Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance benefits listed in the brochure include Emergency towing, Fuel delivery service, Locksmith assistance, Extrication assistance, and a 24/7 toll-free assistance number.
For owners of Honda on-road motorcycles and scooters, optional Roadside Assistance can be purchased and used at any time, regardless of the vehicle’s warranty status. See dealer for details.
Plan administration and important notes
The HondaCare Protection Plan is administered by American Honda Service Contract Corporation.
The brochure is an overview of coverages. Actual contract coverages, limitations and exclusions may vary—see your dealer for details.
Official HondaCare Powersports Brochure
The official HondaCare Powersports consumer brochure from American Honda has further information about HondaCare coverage, including the benefits included with a plan, examples of the components covered within each vehicle system, and the exclusions and limitations that apply.
Download the Official HondaCare Powersports Consumer Brochure (PDF)
The brochure is an overview of coverages. Actual contract coverages, limitations and exclusions may vary — ask us for the details that apply to your vehicle.