Honda CB500F 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	114 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,320 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,145 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	299 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads