Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2013, 2014
In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CB500F ABS, a bike offered with an additional safety feature like the ABS braking system, which brought more peace of mind for those riders who valued some backup technology for their trips.
While the base model was offered in a Pearl White livery, the CB500F ABS version was offered only in a Black color scheme but also available with a wide range of optional accessories offered by the manufacturer that added to both practical and aesthetic sides.
In the ergonomics department, the bike was the perfect mid-sized commuter, with its sporty character, revised ergonomics, and seat that offered an upright, relaxed seating position, which offered the rider enhanced control over the handlebar.
In the performance department, the 2014 Honda CB500F ABS packed at its core 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 at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.
For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and an advanced Pro-Link single shock absorber with nine-position spring preload adjustability on the rear, which provided optimum suspension performance.
As for braking power, the bike rolled on a set of 17-inch lightweight 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.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled parallel-twin | Displacement: | 500 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x2.6 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 | Horsepower: | 47/8500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 32/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 43/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | diamond-shaped steel | Front Suspension: | 41mm fork; 4.3 inches travel | Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel | Front Brake: | Twin-piston caliper with single 320mm wave disc, ABS | Rear Brake: | Single-caliper 240mm wave disc, ABS |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 30.9 in OR 785 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.5 in OR 1410 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 424 lbs OR 192 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.1 gallons OR 15.5 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR-17M/C | Rear: | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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