Honda Entry-tier naked twin
CB500F specs
Current and prior-year spec data for the Honda CB500F, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.
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Year: 2026
Model note
Honda CB500F
Naked sibling of the CBR500R — same 471cc parallel-twin, no fairings. Honda's bridge from new-rider to middleweight, A2-legal worldwide and a serious gateway bike in the US.
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2026
Honda CB500F
Base
$6,899 MSRP
Matte Black Metallic
Grand Prix Red
- Engine
- 471cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 67.0 x 66.8 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Fuel System
- PGM-FI
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist & slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork
- Rear Suspension
- Pro-Link monoshock with preload adjustment
- Front Brakes
- Dual 296 mm discs with Nissin 2-piston calipers, ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 240 mm disc with 1-piston caliper, ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 416 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.5 gal
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