The Honda CB 500 F motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 202 kg (445.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1971 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 500 F compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 54th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 54th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
48 hp — more powerful than about 53% of Honda models with power data.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Honda models.
202 kg — heavier than about 54% of Honda models, or lighter than about 46%.
14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.238 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 237.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 96.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 202 kg (445.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.