The Honda CB 500 S motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2003 is length 82.5 in (2,095 mm), width 28.3 in (720 mm), height 41.3 in (1,050 mm), wheelbase 56.3 in (1,430 mm) to 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Honda CB 500 S dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.5% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.2 sq ft (1.51 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 82.5 in (2,095 mm) | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Width | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 30.4 in (772 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
| Height | 41.3 in (1,050 mm) | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 54.2 in (1,378 mm) | 2.3 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Honda CB 500 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 82.5 in (2,095 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 41.3 in (1,050 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
Honda CB 500 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CB 500 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Honda CB 500 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Honda CB 500 S a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CB 500 S have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Honda CB 500 S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 82.5 in (2,095 mm), making the Honda CB 500 S around the middle of its category for overall length. 1.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.2 sq ft (1.51 m²).
What do the Honda CB 500 S width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.3 in (720 mm) and representative height is 41.3 in (1,050 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Honda CB 500 S dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 56.5 in (1,435 mm) in 1999, 2001, 2002 to 56.3 in (1,430 mm) in 2003, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.