Honda CBF500
{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = CBF500
| image = Image:Honda 500 CBF.jpg
| aka =
| manufacturer = Honda
| parent_company =
| production =
| predecessor = CB500
| successor =
| class = Naked bike
| engine = {{convert|499|cc|cuin|abbr=on}}, parallel twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve
| power = {{convert|56|hp|abbr=on}}
| torque = {{convert|33|lb.ft|abbr=on}}
| ignition = Computer controlled digital transistorised
| transmission = 6-speed, manual, chain final drive
| suspension =
| brakes =
| tires = Front 120/70 Rear 160/60
| rake_trail = 26deg
| wheelbase = {{convert|1480|mm|abbr=on}}
| length= {{convert|2170|mm|abbr=on}}
| width= {{convert|765|mm|abbr=on}}
| height= {{convert|1110|mm|abbr=on}}
| seat_height = {{convert|770|mm|abbr=on}}
| dry_weight = {{convert|183|kg|abbr=on}}
| wet_weight = {{convert|206|kg|abbr=on}}
| fuel_capacity = {{convert|19|L|abbr=on}}
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The Honda CBF500 is a standard motorcycle made by Honda between 2004 and 2007. It is the Euro-2 compliant replacement of the Honda CB500. It has a {{convert|56|hp|abbr=on}}, 499 cc parallel twin, and a top speed of {{convert|125|mph|abbr=on}}.{{cite web | url= http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBF500-2004---current-/?&R=EPI-350 | publisher= Motorcycle News | title= Honda CBF500 2004 - Current }} It was discontinued after 2007 as new Euro-3 standards become mandatory in EU, the natural replacement is the bigger inline-four 600 cc powered Honda CBF600.
The CBF500 uses the same engine, transmission and final drive as the earlier CB models, but engine is a stressed member of the frame. It has updated fuel and emissions systems, and new instruments, bodywork and suspension. Unlike the CB, the CBF was only available as a naked bike without the half-fairing of the previous CB500S version.
ABS and non-ABS versions were produced, the ABS versions carrying the designation CBF500A. Model designations were:
- CBF500 4 - Non-ABS, 2004 to 2005.
- CBF500A 4 - ABS, 2004 to 2005.
- CBF500 6 - Non-ABS, 2006 to 2007.
- CBF500A 6 - ABS, 2006 to 2008.
CB500F 2013-
For model year 2013, Honda introduced a new global family of CB500 motorcycles. This family includes a naked model called the CB500F. It has a displacement of 471 cc, and is an entirely new design.[http://world.honda.com/news/2012/2121113EICMA2012/index.html Honda Announces Completion of 2013 Line-up with Six New Machines]