2024 Honda CB500F

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Honda’s 2024 CB500F received a host of updates including traction control and a new TFT display. (Honda/)

Overview

This versatile midsize naked motorcycle from Honda has proven to be a capable and fun option for riders seeking a friendly machine that won’t cost an arm and a leg. For 2024 it received a bunch of updates including: aggressive new styling, updated ECU, standard Honda Selectable Torque Control, brand-new LED headlight, and a new 5-inch TFT display.

Power comes from a fuel-injected 471cc eight-valve liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine with double overhead cams. The engine puts an emphasis on low- to midrange power output. The new traction-control system allows the rider to disable the function if wanted.

Chassis highlights include a Showa 41mm inverted Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) fork with 4.7 inches of travel, while a preload-adjustable monoshock is used at the rear. Braking is handled by a pair of radial-mount, four-piston Nissin calipers in the front with 296mm discs. ABS is standard.

The new full-color 5-inch TFT display has been designed to eliminate glare and improve visibility in all lighting conditions. Users can customize the display to their preference.

The 2024 Honda CB500F is only available in Matte Black Metallic. (Honda/)

2024 Honda CB500F Pricing and Variants

The 2024 Honda is only available in Matte Black Metallic for $6,899.

2024 Honda CB500F. (Honda/)

Competition

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2024 Honda CB500F News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/honda-updates-cb500-series-for-2024/">Honda Updates CB500 Series<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/honda-cbr500r-abs-cb500f-abs-review-2022/">2022 Honda CBR500R ABS &amp; CB500F ABS Ride Review<br/> </a>

2024 Honda CB500F Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$6,899
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel-twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	471cc
Bore x Stroke:	67.0 x 66.8mm
Compression Ratio:	10.7:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Fuel System:	PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 34mm throttle bodies
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate slipper/assist
Frame:	Tubular steel diamond type
Front Suspension:	41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted telescopic fork; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Pro-Link monoshock, spring preload adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Front Brake:	Radial-mount, 4-piston Nissin calipers, 296mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	1-piston caliper, 240mm petal-style disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum; 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	120/70R-17 / 160/60-17
Rake/Trail:	25.5º/4.0 in.
Wheelbase:	55.5 in.
Ground Clearance:	5.7 in.
Seat Height:	31.1 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.5 gal.
Wet Weight:	414 lb.
Contact:	powersports.honda.com

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