HONDA CBF500 (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBF500, a naked machine manufactured from 2004 to 2007, powered by a 499cc parallel-twin engine that developed 56 hp and a top speed of 201 kph (125 mph).

After 2007, the Honda CBF500 was discontinued due to EURO3 standard regulations that become mandatory in the EU at the time and was replaced by the larger 600cc four-cylinder Honda CBF600.

Like the earlier CB model, the CBF500 packed the same engine, transmission, and final drive, with the engine used as a stressed member of the chassis. It also featured updated fuel and emissions systems, a new instrument cluster, new bodywork, and new suspension.

Unlike the CB models, the CBF was only available as a naked machine without the half-fairing of the previous CB500S, while two versions of the CBF were produced, a non-ABS one and an ABS version that went under the CBF500A name.

In addition, the 2005 CBF500 came equipped with standard features that included a round headlight with a chromed ring, a dual seat with passenger grab handles, cast aluminum wheels, a black-finished steel frame, a wide handlebar, an analog and digital instrument cluster, and a side stand.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Honda CBF500 had its heartbeat set by a 499 cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 56 hp at 9,500 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.