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.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Predecessor | CB500 |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 499 cc (30.5 cu in), parallel twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 56 hp (42 kW) |
| Torque | 33 lb⋅ft (45 N⋅m) |
| Ignition type | Computer controlled digital transistorised |
| Transmission | 6-speed, manual, chain final drive |
| Tires | Front 120/70 Rear 160/60 |
| Rake, trail | 26deg |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,170 mm (85 in) W: 765 mm (30.1 in) H: 1,110 mm (44 in) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
| Weight | 183 kg (403 lb) (dry) 206 kg (454 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 19 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- edit
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]