Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Honda CBF 500 utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56.3 HP (41.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45 Nm (33.2 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 112.8 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 CBF 500 measures 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
112.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power56.3 HP (41.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 2
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Trail110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload
Rear Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3078 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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