| MODEL | HONDA CBF 500 2004 - 2005 |
| Year | 2004 - 2005 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 41.2 kW / 56 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized |
| Induction | 2x 34 mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with 7-step adjustable preload, 125 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296 mm discs, 2-piston calipers (ABS optional) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper (ABS optional) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2170 mm / 85.4 in |
| Overall Width | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 403 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 23.8 km/l |
| Top Speed | 179 km/h / 111 mph |
The CBF500 launched in 2004 as a naked commuter and novice bike, using the liquid-cooled 499 cc parallel twin, with the engine as a stressed member of the frame. It added an adjustable seat, preload-adjustable monoshock, 19 litre tank and optional ABS. Smooth, reliable and economical, it was valued more for practicality than excitement.
