CBF500
The CB500 has received a freshen-up to create the CBF500. Nothing too radical: just making it a great, solid, all-round fun machine that will prove to be as fast and reliable as any rider could want.

£ 3,799 on the road
 

ABS
Available in both standard and ABS-equipped options for that extra confidence and control in all riding conditions.

Engine
Engine Type  Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve parallel twin cylinder 
Engine Displacement  499cc 
Bore & Stroke  73 x 59.6 mm 
Compression Ratio  10.5: 1 
Carburation  34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 2 
Max. Power Output  56 bhp at 9,500 rpm 
Max. Torque  45 Nm at 8,000 rpm 
Ignition  Computer-controlled digital system 
Starter  Electric 
Transmission
Gearbox  6-speed 
Final Drive  'O'-Ring sealed chain 
Dimensions and Weight
Length x Width x Height  2,170 x 765 x 1,110 mm 
Wheelbase  1,480 mm 
Seat Height  770 mm 
Ground Clearance  140 mm 
Fuel Capacity  19 litres (including 3.5-litre warning light reserve) 
Dry Weight  183 kg
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Wheels Front  6-spoke cast aluminium 17M/C x MT3.50 
Wheels Rear  6-spoke cast aluminium 17M/C x MT5.00 
Tyres Front  120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) 
Tyres Rear  160/60 ZR17M/C (69W) 
Suspension Front  41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel 
Suspension Rear  Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel 
Brakes Front  296 x 6mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston callipers and sintered metal pads 
Brakes Rear  240 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads