Honda CB500F
46 hp, 471 cc, 190 kg2013 - 2016
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 193 kg1996 - 2003
MetricUS
EngineHonda CB500FHonda CB500
Displacement471 cc499 cc
Max power46 hp (@8 500 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque43 Nm (@7 000 RPM)47 Nm (@8 000 RPM)
Redline8 700 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression10.70:110.50:1
Oil capacity2.50 litre3.10 litre
Oil type10W3010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CPR8EA-9NGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves88
Bore67.0 mm73.0 mm
Stroke66.0 mm59.0 mm
Weight to power4.13 kg/hp3.39 kg/hp
Power to weight242 hp/Ton295 hp/Ton
Battery typeFTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah
GearboxHonda CB500FHonda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 520V0 112 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0291.947
Final drive2.7332.666
1. gear3.285 (56 km/h)3.461 (70 km/h)
2. gear2.105 (88 km/h)2.235 (109 km/h)
3. gear1.6 (115 km/h)1.75 (139 km/h)
4. gear1.3 (142 km/h)1.478 (165 km/h)
5. gear1.15 (160 km/h)1.28 (191 km/h)
6. gear1.043 (177 km/h)1.13 (216 km/h)
ChasisHonda CB500FHonda CB500
Frame typeSteel tubular diamondDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.41mm fork, 122.00 mm travel37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock, 105.00 mm travelTwin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500