The Honda CBF 500 motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2007 is length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,480 mm), seat height 30.3 in (770 mm) to 30.4 in (771 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Honda CBF 500 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 30.3 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.2% 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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. 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 | 85.4 in (2,170 mm) | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 3.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | About the same as median |
Honda CBF 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | — | — | — | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2007 | 85.4 in (2,170 mm) | — | — | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 30.4 in (771 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Honda CBF 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CBF 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.3 in (770 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Honda CBF 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,480 mm), giving the Honda CBF 500 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CBF 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Honda CBF 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.4 in (2,170 mm), making the Honda CBF 500 among the longest comparable Honda models. 3.1 in above the category median.
Did the Honda CBF 500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.3 in (770 mm) in 2006 to 30.4 in (771 mm) in 2007, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda CBF 500?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,480 mm), seat height 30.3 in (770 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.