Honda CB500F (2013)

In 2013, Honda released the CB500F motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC engine and a capacity of 471cc. The bike features a liquid-cooled system and PGM-FI induction. It has a max power of 46.9 hp and max torque of 43 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission has six speeds and the bike’s final drive is an O-ring-sealed chain. The frame is a back bone type, and the front suspension has a 41mm telescopic fork while the rear features a Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability. The bike weighs 190.5 kg and has a fuel capacity of 15.5 liters. The front and rear brakes are a single 320mm wave disc with two piston calipers and a single 240mm wave disc with one piston caliper, respectively. The CB500F has a seat height of 784mm and a wheelbase of 1400mm. Both the California and EPA versions of the bike meet current environmental standards.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500F

Year: 2013

Engine: Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 471 cc / 28.7 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 66.8 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.7:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Induction: PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Power Rear Wheel: 42.9 hp / 31.9 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain

Frame: Back Bone

Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork

Front Wheel Travel: 122mm / 4.8 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability;

Rear Wheel Travel: 105mm / 4.1 in

Front Brakes: Single 320mm wave disc 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers

Front Tyre: 120/70-17

Rear Tyre: 160/60-17

Rake: 25.5 degrees

Trail: 103mm / 4.05 in

Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.5 in

Seat Height: 784 mm / 30.9 in

Wet Weight: 190.5 kg / 420 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal

Road Test: Tuttomoto 1994

Emissions: Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.