CB 500

2000 Honda CB 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 2000 Honda CB 500 utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 48 Nm (35.4 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 116.2 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 measures 173 kg (381 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.98 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1994 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.