Honda CB500F test: the legend is back

Honda launched three 500 cc models in 2013: a roadster, a sports car and a trail! First version to pass between the gloves of Site: the CB500F roadster which seeks to update the recipe for the glorious CB500 of the 90s. Test !

Honda CB500F 2013 tech. Sheet

(manufacturer data)
Engine
Type	4-stroke inline twin
Distribution	Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Cooling	Liquid
Displacement	471cc
Bore x stroke	67 × 66.8 mm
Max power	47.5 hp (35 kW) at 8,500 rpm
Max torque	43 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Volumetric ratio	10.7: 1
Food	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Electrical system
Ignition	Digital with electronic advance
Start-up	Electric
Drums	12 V / 8.6 Ah
Transmission
Clutch	Wet multi-disk
Secondary	By O-ring chain
Cycle part
Frame	Diamond type steel
Front suspension	41 mm fork, non-adjustable
Suspension Ar	Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload (9 positions)
Front travel	120 mm
Travel Ar	NC
Front brake	Single 320 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Ar brake	Single 240mm disc, single piston caliper, ABS
Front wheel	Cast aluminum rim, 17 x 3.5 inches
Ar wheel	Cast aluminum rim, 17 x 4.5 inches
Front tire	120/70 – ZR 17
Tire Ar	160/60 – ZR 17
Dimensions, weight, capacities
Length	2,075 mm
Width	780 mm
Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm
Saddle height	785 mm
Socket angle	25.5 °
Hunt	102.6 mm
Full weight	192 kg
Dry weight	175.4 kg
Fuel tank	15.7 liters
Oil capacity	3.2 liters
Commercial information
Availability	March 2013
Price	€ 5,590
Colors	White "Pearl Hymalayas" Black "Graphite" or Red "Candy Ruby"

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