The Honda CB 500 S motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 500 S 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 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
About 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th 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.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
198 kg — heavier than about 51% of Honda models, or lighter than about 49%.
775 mm — taller than about 44% of Honda models.
18 L — larger than about 78% 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.
1,435
1,431
Close to average.
775
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 310 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.80 L/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 134.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.20 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 18.00 seconds |
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.