| General |
| Comments | Security system. Noise Level L-urban: 74dB L-wot: 76.4dB. Model id: CB500FA. | - |
| Colours | Matte Grey Metallic | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
| Warranty | One year. Transferable. Unlimited-mileage. | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in. | 785 mm / 30.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. | 1369 mm / 53.9 in. |
| Height | 1060 mm / 41.7 in. | 1054 mm / 41.5 in. |
| Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in. | 1989 mm / 78.3 in. |
| Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in. | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 2.85 US quarts | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 2.70 litres | - |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423.3 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.70 litres / 4.41 US gallons | 14.00 litres / 3.70 US gallons |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) | - |
| Wet Weight | 189.0 kg / 416.7 lbs | 165.0 kg / 363.8 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | - | 147.0 km/h / 91.3 mph |
| Max Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions | 38.0 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2445 HP/kg | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 28.74 cubic inches | 24.35 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 471.0 cc | 399.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.6 x 2.6 inches | 2.8 x 2.0 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 67.0 x 66.8 mm | 70.0 x 51.8 mm |
| CO2 | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel System | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance | - |
| Spark Plug | NGK CPR8EA-9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Valve System | 4 | 2 |
| Drivetrain |
| Chain Size | 520 | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, assist/slipper clutch | - |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Number of Chain Links | 112 | - |
| Primary Drive | O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T | - |
| Sprocket | 15/41 (front/rear) | - |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.6 inches | - |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 41 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Diamond tube | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Suspension - Front | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability | Uni-Trak® swingarm |
| Rake | 25.5° | 24.5° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. | 94 mm / 3.7 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | LCD Meter with Speedometer, Bar Graph Tachometer, Dual Trip Meters, Fuel Level and Consumption Gauge, Clock, Water Temp, Gear position, Shift UP Indicator | - |
| Lighting system | Full LED lighting | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. ABS. 4-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. ABS. | Single disc |
| Brake Fluid Type | DOT 4 | - |
| Tyre Pressure - Front | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) | - |
| Tyre Pressure - Rear | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-R17 | 110/70-17M |