HONDA CB500F ABS (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

At the 2012 EICMA Motorcycle Show, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer announced the arrival of three new models, such as the CB500F, CBR500R, and CB500X. In 2013, in addition to the CB500F model, Honda made available the ABS-equipped version called CB500F ABS.

The ABS version retained the characteristics of the base model, but added an extra bulk with the ABS modulator that didn't impact whatsoever the bike’s performance, instead, it added a touch of extra safety and enhanced its braking performance.

The bike featured a sporty character, with its revised ergonomics and seat that offered an upright seating position, which enhanced the rider's control over the handlebar and made it the perfect middle-sized commuter.

Also, the bike featured a diamond-shaped 35 mm steel tube frame in a lightweight and rigid package that offered responsive sport handling, while at the front end, it featured a 41 mm telescopic fork and a sophisticated Pro-Link single-shock absorber on the rear that provided nine-stage spring preload adjustability.

Coupled with the suspension, there were a set of lightweight 17-inch cast aluminum wheels fitted with a 320 mm wave-style disc with a two-piston caliper on the front and a 240 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear that provided strong braking performance.

As for performance, the 2013 Honda CB500F ABS had its soul brought to life by a 471cc parallel-twin four-stroke liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system that helped deliver an output power of 47 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.