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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | CBF 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 2006-07 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 59.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 56 hp / 41.2 kW @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 45 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers (ABS) | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper (ABS) | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30 in | 
			
					
						| Ground clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 183 kg / 403 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 23.8 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.0 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 179 km/h / 111 mph |