The Honda CB500F ABS motorcycle dimensions for 2014-2019 is length 81.7 in (2,075 mm), width 30.7 in (780 mm), height 41.7 in (1,060 mm), wheelbase 55.5 in (1,410 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm) to 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Honda CB500F ABS 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68% 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 26.2 in (665 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11%. 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 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Width | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Height | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 43.1 in (1,094 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Honda CB500F ABS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | — | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2018 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2019 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Honda CB500F ABS dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CB500F ABS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Honda CB500F ABS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.5 in (1,410 mm), giving the Honda CB500F ABS a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CB500F ABS have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Honda CB500F ABS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.7 in (2,075 mm), making the Honda CB500F ABS shorter than most comparable Honda models. 0.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²).
What do the Honda CB500F ABS width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.7 in (780 mm) and representative height is 41.7 in (1,060 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is lower than most comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda CB500F ABS dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.9 in (785 mm) in 2014-2015 to 31.1 in (790 mm) in 2017-2019, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.