Honda CBF500 (2008-09)

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The Honda CBF 500, produced in 2008-09, features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a 499cc capacity and liquid cooling system. It has a maximum power of 56 hp at 9500 rpm and 45 Nm torque at 8000 rpm, with a wet, multiplate coil spring clutch and 6-speed transmission. The front suspension is comprised of a 41mm telescopic fork with 120mm wheel travel, and the rear suspension is a monoshock damper with 125mm wheel travel and 7-step adjustable preload. The front brakes consist of two 296mm discs with 2 piston calipers (ABS), while the rear has a single 240mm disc with 1 piston caliper (ABS). The bike has a wheelbase of 1480mm and a seat height of 770mm, with a dry weight of 183kg and fuel capacity of 19 litres. On average, it consumes 23.8 km/litre and has a top speed of 179 km/h, with a 14.0 sec standing 1/4 mile time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBF 500

Year: 2008-09


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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