The 2016 Honda CB500F is a four-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 471 cc/28.7 cu-in. Its compression ratio is 10.7:1 with a liquid cooling system and PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies for induction. The motorcycle’s ignition is computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance and has an electric start. It delivers a max power of 46.9 hp/35 kW @ 8500 rpm and a max torque of 43 Nm/31.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The transmission is a six speed and the final drive uses an o-ring-sealed chain. The motorcycle has a back bone frame, 41mm telescopic fork for the front suspension, and pro-link single shock for the rear suspension with a nine-position spring preload adjustability. It comes with single 320mm wave disc 2 piston calipers front brakes and single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers rear brakes. The front tyre is 120/70-17 and the rear tyre is 160/60-17 with a rake of 25.5 degrees and 103mm/4.05 in of trail. The wheelbase measures 1400 mm/55.5 in, seat height is 784 mm/30.7 in, and the wet weight is 188 kg/414.4 lbs. The fuel capacity is 16.6 litres/4.4 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500F
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 / 30.7 in |
| Wet Weight | 188 kg / 414.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
