Honda CBF500

The Honda CBF500 is a standard motorcycle made by Honda between 2004 and 2007. It is the Euro-2 compliant replacement of the Honda CB500. It has a 56 hp (42 kW), 499 cc parallel twin, and a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).[1] It was discontinued after 2007 as new Euro-3 standards become mandatory in EU, the natural replacement is the bigger inline-four 600 cc powered Honda CBF600.

CBF500
ManufacturerHonda
PredecessorCB500
ClassNaked bike
Engine499 cc (30.5 cu in), parallel twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve
Power56 hp (42 kW)
Torque33 lb⋅ft (45 N⋅m)
Ignition typeComputer controlled digital transistorised
Transmission6-speed, manual, chain final drive
TiresFront 120/70 Rear 160/60
Rake, trail26deg
Wheelbase1,480 mm (58 in)
DimensionsL: 2,170 mm (85 in)
W: 765 mm (30.1 in)
H: 1,110 mm (44 in)
Seat height770 mm (30 in)
Weight183 kg (403 lb) (dry)
206 kg (454 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal)

The CBF500 uses the same engine, transmission and final drive as the earlier CB models, but engine is a stressed member of the frame. It has updated fuel and emissions systems, and new instruments, bodywork and suspension. Unlike the CB, the CBF was only available as a naked bike without the half-fairing of the previous CB500S version.

ABS and non-ABS versions were produced, the ABS versions carrying the designation CBF500A. Model designations were:

  • CBF500 4 - Non-ABS, 2004 to 2005.
  • CBF500A 4 - ABS, 2004 to 2005.
  • CBF500 6 - Non-ABS, 2006 to 2007.
  • CBF500A 6 - ABS, 2006 to 2008.

CB500F 2013-

For model year 2013, Honda introduced a new global family of CB500 motorcycles. This family includes a naked model called the CB500F. It has a displacement of 471 cc, and is an entirely new design.[2]


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