| General information |
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| Model: | Honda CBF 500 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Naked bike |
| Rating: | 72.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 56.32 HP (41.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque: | 45.00 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 2 |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Trail: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension travel: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.3078 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Comments: | Available with ABS brakes |
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