2018 Honda CB500F

Honda CB500F 2018


2018 Honda CB500F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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It’s our mission to connect riders with the right bike. And the Honda CB500F is a favorite of a wide range of riders—newbies included. It sports minimal bodywork, a classic riding position, a 30.9-inch seat height and a powerful, smooth twin-cylinder engine.

General information
Model name Honda CB500F
Year 2018
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 6099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5  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 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 188.0 kg (414.4 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 Candy Blue/Matte Black
Starter Electric
Electrical 12V 8.6AH battery.
Comments Model ID: CB500F
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