Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 500 F 2013 Half-litre for bridgehead

the CB 500 is the archetypal basic roadster, THE entry-level motorcycle for big cubes, the machine that Yffic has never been able to part with. Unavoidable in its 1993 - 2003 version, it was less convincing in its latest 2004 - 2007 generation. Today, it faces a new challenge. Its assets have changed, but its arguments remain the same. Accessible, fun, economical, and a biker's first fling.

anyone who has owned a CB 500 will share this opinion: a machine that doesn't overflow with watts, but is willing to go the extra mile with high revs, an all-purpose silhouette bordering on insipid, and a disconcerting ease of use. Today, CB rhymes with sex appeal. Triangulated shoulders, stylized headlamp with hood and bluish eyebrows, small hoof, ultra-thin rims; the line is inspired by the 600 Hornet and the CB 1000 R. It's lively to the eye, pleasing to look at, and far more flattering than usual.

young rascal, it's not enough to shorten the skirt; the thigh must also respond to the stimulation. So, what does the new twin-cylinder underneath tell us? Functional, economical, strategic. Should we dwell on the manufacturing techniques similar to those used for the CBR 600 and 1000 RR, on the 26 mm intake and 21.5 mm exhaust valves, or on the vanadium-coated timing chain? Let's leave that to the world of sports bikes, where technology reigns supreme. Let's concentrate on the 35 Kw developed by these two machines. A modest amount of power, sufficient for acceleration, not enough for wandering, and perfectly in line with A2 license regulations. Let's bet that the CB 500 F's 47.5 hp and 4.4 mkg will have just the right response at the usual engine speeds. Honda has prioritized availability over pure power, equipping the 471 cm3 with square dimensions and a crankshaft with torque-balancing weights.

the CB 500 is an entry-level motorcycle, not a road-cutting knife. There's no need to install a Superbike chassis, which would be useless anyway. With a simple but well thought-out frame, you can meet the essential needs of users and keep costs down. A Diamond-type steel beam frame, 41 mm fork, rectangular-tube swingarm, one brake disc per wheel, ABS as standard and a wet weight of 192 kilos - that's the CB's skeleton. With a fuel tank capacity of 15.7 liters and a fuel consumption rating of 3.7 L/100, Miss Honda can take you over 400 km without refueling. Life on board is made easier by a 790 mm high seat, a dashboard that's not very cheerful but is complete and fully digital, vibration-filtering rubber on the footrests, good passenger grips, and a defined riding position to satisfy a wide range of users.

with its good looks, simple chassis and special A2 engine, the CB 500 F aims to rekindle the flame of its illustrious ancestor. To complete the picture, it comes with a sporty R version and a trail SUV X version.

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