Honda CBF500 (2004 - 2009) review

As a back to basics commuter the CBF is a winner
As a cheap town bike that will just run and run the CBF500 is well worth its price tag.
Good handling and reliable
Not the most exciting

Don't write the CBF500 off before riding it, because as a million couriers will tell you it is actually a brilliant town bike. Alright, it isn’t much special but the CB handles well (they race these things you know) and the little parallel twin engine is totally bulletproof. As a cheap town bike that will just run and run the CBF500 is well worth its price tag.

Don't write the CBF500 off before riding it, because as a million couriers will tell you it is actually a brilliant town bike. Alright, it isn’t much special but the CB handles well (they race these things you know) and the little parallel twin engine is totally bulletproof. As a cheap town bike that will just run and run the CBF500 is well worth its price tag.

Length (mm)2170
Width (mm)765
Height (mm)1110
Dryweight (kg)183
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)770
Suspension Front37mm telescopic fork, 130mm axle travel
Suspension RearMonoshock, 100mm axle travel
Wheels Front17M/C x MT2.15
Wheels Rear17M/C x MT3.00
Wheels Made OfU-section 5-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front100/80 17M/C
Tyres Rear130/70 17M/C
Brakes Front276 x 4mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper
Brakes Rear130mm leading/trailing drum
Tank Capacity (litres)19
Wheelbase (mm)1480
Ground Clearance (mm)140
Trail (mm)110
ChassisSemi-double-cradle; steel tube
Cubic Capacity (cc)499
Max Power (bhp)56
Max Power Peak (rpm)9500
Torque (ft/lb)33
Torque Peak (rpm)8000
Bore (mm)73
Stroke (mm)59.6
Compression Ratio10.5
IgnitionComputer controled digital transistorised with ele
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel Delivery34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 2
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain