Honda CBF 500 vs Honda CB 500 S Sport (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF 500stacks up against the Honda CB 500 S Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF 500Honda CB 500 S Sport
Model year20071998
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower56 hp58 hp
Torque45 Nm47 Nm
Weight186 kg179 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Honda CBF 500 vs Honda CB 500 S Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF 500 and the Honda CB 500 S Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF 500 brings 56 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Honda CB 500 S Sport counters with 58 hp at 179 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: