That formula? An entertaining twin-cylinder engine wrapped in a simple, lightweight, sporty chassis. And, while a 35kW peak power output made it suitable for A2 licence holders, the CB500F always offered so much more than ‘entry level’ performance. Sure, it was an easy machine to manage, ride and learn on, but those same attributes also made it a genuine pleasure for those stepping up from a 125 or coming down from a bigger machine. Sensible running costs, whatever the situation, added strongly to the appeal.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
New
2024
Honda®
CB500F
Six-speed
Available
Specifications
2024
Honda®
CB500F
Base
Standard
Parallel-twin four-stroke
471cc
Liquid-cooled
67.0mm
66.8mm
10.7:1
DOHC; four valves per cylinder
PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Six-speed
O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T
41mm Showa SFF-BP fork
4.7-in
Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability
4.7-in
Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS
Single 240mm disc, ABS
120/70R-17 radial
160/60-17 radial
55.5 in
25.5°/4.0 in
31.1 in
4.5 gal
414 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride.)
CB500FA
Matte Black Metallic
Transferable, unlimited-mileage, limited warranty
Optional Extended: Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan