CB500F 2022

£5,699


Description:

CB500F – UNLEASH YOUR INNER RIDER

Explore all the city has to offer. And do it in style. The CB500F mixes naked-bike agility with a streetfighter attitude. New Showa Separate Function Fork-Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD front suspension and dual front discs take handling and braking to the next level, while the A2-compatible twin-cylinder engine provides performance that new and experienced riders can enjoy. Sharp new graphics are the perfect finishing touch to the CB500F.

Your Stylish Companion

This naked form – with sharp new graphics – exudes aggression with a low-set stance ready to take on city streets. The side shrouds interlock with the fuel tank and fully emphasize the engine design; tapered handlebars offer intuitive feel and leverage. The riding position places you naturally upright, and in charge. Seat height is low at 785mm and new, aluminium footpegs are both lightweight and sporty.

Handling Precision

In an urban environment, your bike needs to react quickly to every input you make. So, we’ve given the chassis a more forward-set weight bias, for improved grip and feel. New, Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks give superb response, especially under braking. New lightweight wheels and swingarm add even more agility. And, for powerful braking, new, dual 296mm discs are gripped by four-piston radial-mount calipers.

Everyday Enjoyment

Yes, it’s A2 compatible. But this 35kW twin-cylinder engine has performance to spare – it’s also perfect for new riders and entertaining for those with much more experience. 43Nm of torque in the mid-range ensures instant acceleration and, if you’re in the mood for fun the exhaust howls pleasingly as rpm rises. For extra control an Assist/Slipper clutch eases upshifts through the six-speed gearbox and manages rear wheel lock-up under hard down changes.

A High Quality Ride

We’ve given the CB500F premium equipment. All lighting is LED and the headlight now has extra-powerful LEDs, so you see more at night. There are also high-visibility front indicator position lights, improving visibility. The negative LCD instruments feature a speedo, bar graph rev-counter, dual trip meters, fuel level/consumption gauge as well as Gear Position and Shift Up indicators.

Model Specification


  • Engine
    Engine Type

    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC parallel twin

    Engine Displacement

    471cc

    Bore and Stroke

    67mm x 66.8mm

    Carburation

    PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

    Compression Ratio

    10.7:1

    Ignition

    Starter

    Electric

    Oil Capacity

    3.2L

  • Performance
    Max Torque

    43Nm / 6500 rpm

    Max Power

    35kW / 8600rpm

  • Dimensions
    Length x Width x Height

    Wheelbase

    1,410mm

    Ground Clearance

    145mm

    Seat Height

    785mm

    Fuel Capacity

    17.1 L

    Tyres Front

    120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

    Tyres Rear

    160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

    Brakes Front

    Dual 296 mm x 4 mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers

    Brakes Rear

    Single 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper

    Dimensions

    Kerb Weight

    189kg

    Dry Weight

  • Wheels
    Suspension Front

    Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks

    Suspension Rear

    Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, steel square pipe swingarm

    Wheels Front

    5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium

    Wheels Rear

    5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium

  • Transmission
    Transmission

    Gearbox

    6-speed

    Final Drive

    Chain

    Transmission Type

  • Frame
    Frame Type

    Steel diamond