Model history

Honda CB500: paint schemes and paint codes 1994 to 2002

7 model years · 26 factory paint schemes · 13 paint codes · 159 decals with part numbers

Source: OEM-Motordecals catalogue, as of 24/09/2026

CB500 through the years: 7 model years on a timeline

From the first 1994 model year to the 2002 machines. Click a year to see its paint schemes and decals.

Honda CB500 19941994 Honda CB500 19961996 Honda CB500 19971997 Honda CB500 19981998 Honda CB500 19991999 Honda CB500 20002000 Honda CB500 20022002

All CB500 paint schemes year by year

Each column is a model year, each swatch one factory paint scheme. Hover a swatch to see the card: photo, paint name and code. Colours reproduced from Honda paint names.

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Model years: paint schemes, paint codes, decals

Honda CB500 paint codes

13 factory codes used on the CB500 from 1994 to 2002, most common first. Every code has its own page listing the models and model years it appears on.

NH1 Black 1994 to 2002 7 model years G142 Tasmania Green Metallic 1994 to 1997 3 model years PB186 Seychell Night Blue 1994 to 1996 2 model years R203 Procyon Red Metallic 1996 to 1997 2 model years R218 Radiant Red Metallic 1998 to 1999 2 model years PB296 Moody Blue Metallic 2000 to 2002 2 model years R255 Rich Red Metallic 2000 to 2002 2 model years R134 Fighting Red 1994 1 model year YR183 Titan Metallic 1997 1 model year Y140 Pearl Citron Yellow 1998 1 model year NH146D Accurate Silver Metallic 1998 1 model year NH146H Accurate Silver Metallic 1999 1 model year YR201B Tango Orange Metallic 1999 1 model year

What the catalogue shows

Longest on offer

Black7 model years, 1994 to 2002

Paint scheme that came back

Black1994 and again in 2002, a gap of 2 years

Continuity

Missing 2 model years1995, 2001 not in the catalogue

Most versions in a single year

19944 paint schemes

Disclaimer.

The data on this page comes from our decal catalogue and is provided for information only. Paint scheme names, paint codes, scheme codes and their assignment to model years may contain errors, omissions or inaccuracies and are not manufacturer documentation. Before buying paint, parts or decals, verify the code in your motorcycle's documentation, on its identification plate or with an authorised dealer. We accept no liability for the consequences of decisions made on the basis of this information.