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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$9,240
MSRP
-
Warranty
12
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2012
Introduction Year
2013
Parent Company
Honda
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) Aero ABS
Display Name
CB 500F ABS
Year
2013
Year
2013
Make
Honda
Make
Honda
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
6
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
3
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
79 / 3.11
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (mm/in)
76 / 2.99
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
745 / 45.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
471 / 28.7
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
56
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.2
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.63 / 66.8
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/90 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/80 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.1 / 180
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.6 / 116.8
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 109.2
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 88.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Pro Link®
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.6 / 1640.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
573 / 259.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
25.9 / 657.9
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.9 / 784.9
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Optional
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown Material
Billet Aluminum
Top Crown Material
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
Yes
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$5,999
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.5 / 1409.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
424 / 192.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/60 R17
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
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