Honda CBF500 (2004-05)

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The Honda CBF 500 is a motorcycle with a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine that has a capacity of 499 cc. It has liquid cooled and a compression ratio. The maximum power it can produce is 56 hp at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 45 Nm at 8000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The front suspension has a 41mm telescopic fork, while the rear suspension has a monoshock damper with seven-step adjustable preload. The front brakes have two 296mm discs with two piston calipers (ABS), while the rear brakes have a single 240mm disc and one piston caliper (ABS). The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 19 liters and a dry weight of 183 kg. With an average consumption of 23.8 km/lit, it can reach a top speed of 179 km/h and completes a standing 1/4 mile in 14.0 sec. The seat height is 770 mm, the ground clearance is 140 mm, and the wheelbase is 1480 mm. The front tire size is 120/70 ZR17, and the rear tire size is 160/60 ZR17.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBF 500

Year: 2004-05


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 59.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:
Induction: 2x 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carbs
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 56 hp / 41.2 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 45 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers (ABS)
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper (ABS)
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17
Trail: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30 in
Ground clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 183 kg / 403 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 23.8 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec
Top Speed: 179 km/h

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