CB 500 S

1999 Honda CB 500 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Honda CB 500 S pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 57 HP (41.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 47 Nm (34.7 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 114.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CB 500 S measures 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 310 km (193 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 179 km/h (111 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1999 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.