| General information | 
  
    | Model | Honda CB500F | 
    | Model year | 2016 | 
    | Category | Naked bike | 
    | Rating | 3.3   See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 46.9 HP (34.3  kW)) @ 8500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM | 
    | Compression | 10.7:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | 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 | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet multiplate | 
    | Driveline | O-ring-sealed chain | 
    | Fuel consumption | 2.93 litres/100 km (34.1 km/l or 80.28 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 68.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    | Emission details | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Steel, Diamond | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 25.5° | 
    | Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 41mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-17 | 
    | Rear tire | 160/60-17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper. | 
    | Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 
    | Wheels | Multi-spoke cast aluminium | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 173.4 kg (382.3 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.2707 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1060 mm (41.7 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2075 mm (81.7 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.70 litres (4.15 US gallons) | 
    | Oil capacity | 3.20 litres (3.38 US quarts) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Matte Black Metallic/Silver | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Electrical | 12V 8.6AH battery. | 
    | Comments | Model ID: CB500F | 
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