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2013 Honda CB500F |
Available Colors |
Black, Pearl White |
The 2013 CB500F costs $5 499 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the 500cc class of naked bikes the average price is $5 999 A 12-month factory warranty from Honda helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
5499 |
Factory Warranty Length |
5499 |
With a curb weight of 420 lbs its quite light: the average 500cc naked bike has a curb weight of 424 lbs The high weight-to-power ratio makes this one of the slowest motorcycles sold in 2014 |
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Curb Weight |
420 |
Weight to Power Ratio Curb |
9.1 |
The average 2013 motorcycle gets a combined 42 miles per gallon The CB500F is 69 more efficient at 71 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The CB500F is 81 6 inches long and 30 7 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 55 5 inches shorter than average in this segment A seat height of 30 9 inches is right in line with the class average accommodating a variety of rider heights |
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Seat Height |
30.9 |
Wheelbase |
55.5 inches |
Engine Configuration |
Parallel-twin Compare Parallel-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
67.0mm x 66.8mm |
Ignition |
Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
Fuel System |
EFI |
Exhaust |
2 into 1 |
Emissions |
Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment |
Fuel Capacity |
4.1 gallons |
Transmission |
Six-speed |
Clutch |
Wet multiplate |
Primary Drive |
chain |
Final Drive |
O-ring-sealed chain |
Frame |
Steel, Diamond |
Front Suspension |
41mm fork |
Rear Suspension |
Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability |
Front Travel |
4.8 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.1 inches |
Front Brake |
Twin-piston caliper with single 320mm wave disc |
Rear Brake |
Single-caliper 240mm wave disc |
Front Tire Size |
120/70-17 |
Rear Tire Size |
160/60-17 |
Front Wheel Type |
12 spoke cast aluminium |
Rear Wheel Type |
12 spoke aluminium cast wheels |
Trail |
4.05 in |
Rake |
25.5u00b0 |