The Honda CB500X ABS motorcycle specifications include a 471 cc (28.74 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.8 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 CB500X 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 16% lower than 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.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
About 28% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 71st 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.
471 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Honda models.
199 kg — heavier than about 52% of Honda models, or lighter than about 48%.
810 mm — taller than about 72% of Honda models.
17.3 L — larger than about 71% 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.
2,096
2,078
Close to average.
822
827
Close to average.
1,262
1,161
9% above average.
1,421
1,431
Close to average.
810
780
4% above average.
165
184
10% below 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) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc (28.74 cu in) |
| 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 |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| 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 | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,096 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 822 mm (32.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,262 mm (49.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,421 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.30 L (4.57 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 | 0.2579 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Digital Speedometer, Digital Bar Graph Tachometer, Dual Trip Meters, Digital Fuel Level Gauge and Fuel Consumption Gauge, Digital Clock |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl White |
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| Price as new | US$ 6799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: CB500X |
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.