CB 500 S

2003 Honda CB 500 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's allround motorcycle platform, the 2003 Honda CB 500 S features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 57.2 HP (41.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 47.1 Nm (34.7 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm. With a specific output of 114.6 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 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.09 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 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.