The Honda CB500F ABS motorcycle specifications include a 471 cc (28.74 cu in) engine, power of 46.9 hp (34.3 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (430 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB500F ABS 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 14% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 50th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 50th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.
About 16% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd 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.
46.9 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Honda models with power data.
471 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Honda models.
195 kg — heavier than about 50% of Honda models, or lighter than about 50%.
785 mm — taller than about 52% of Honda models.
15.7 L — larger than about 62% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,410
1,431
Close to average.
785
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.241 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 240.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 99.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 471 cc (28.74 cu in) |
| Power | 46.9 hp (34.3 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 195 kg (430 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 173.4 kg (382.3 lb) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.70 L (4.15 US gal) |
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| Emission details | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2707 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12V 8.6AH battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Pearl White |
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| Price as new | US$ 6299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.