Honda CB500F (2020-2022)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda CB500F (2020-2022) takes 2.7 L of oil with a filter change (2.5 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.7 LAt oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)2.5 LAt draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.2 LAt full disassembly/overhaul
Coolant (radiator)1.4 LRadiator and engine combined. Reserve tank (upper level): 0.12 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda Pro Honda Oil, SAE 10W-30 SL, JASO MA (or equivalent SAE 10W-30 SL or higher)
Coolant typeHonda Coolant (blue-colored antifreeze; Honda Coolant PRE-MIX on some market types), mixed 1:1 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (cartridge filter)
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element, non-cleanable)
Spark plug (OEM)CPR8EA-9 (NGK)
Drive chainDID520VF-112LE / RK520KLO2-112LE
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt lever end, cable-operated
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links112
Chain slack25–35 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the manual's final reduction ratio 2.733 (41/15)
Rear sprocket (OEM)41TDerived from the manual's final reduction ratio 2.733 (41/15)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.8-5.2 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.8-5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Brake pad — rear (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Clutch friction plate (min)2.7 mmStandard 2.92-3.08 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum.