The CB500F is Honda's mid-displacement naked bike built around a 471 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, sold across 2013-2021 with styling refreshes in 2016 and 2019 but essentially unchanged service data. It shares its platform with the CBR500R and CB500X, so capacities, plugs and the DID 520V0 chain are identical. Maintenance is owner-friendly: a spin-on oil filter, 2.7 L of 10W-30 JASO MA oil with the filter, DOT 4 brake fluid, and a schedule centered on oil every 4,000 miles or a year, brake fluid every two years and coolant every three. The 2018 US owner's manual hosted on Honda's official MotoPub portal is the most complete public data source for this model.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 yearMaintenance Schedule | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid change | every 2 yearsMaintenance Schedule | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter) | 2.7 Lafter draining and oil filter change | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil capacity (without filter) | 2.5 Lafter draining | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil type | Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil viscosity | SAE 10W-30API SG or higher, JASO MA | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Coolant capacity | 1.4 Lcooling system | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid type (DOT) | DOT 4Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.7 L4.41 US gal | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil drain plug | 30 Nu00b7mengine oil drain bolt | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear axle nut | 88 Nu00b7mrear wheel axle nut | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | FTZ10S / YTZ10S, 12V 8.6 Ah | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Headlight bulb | LED | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug | NGK CPR8EA-9standard | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8-0.9 mm | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire size | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire size | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Front tire pressure (solo) | 36 psi250 kPa, cold tires | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire pressure (solo) | 42 psi290 kPa, cold tires | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Chain size | DID 520V0, 112 linksstandard drive chain | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
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| Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter): 2.7 L | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil capacity (without filter): 2.5 L | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil type: Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-30 | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Coolant capacity: 1.4 L | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Fuel capacity: 16.7 L | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Engine oil & filter: every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 year | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid change: every 2 years | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil drain plug: 30 Nu00b7m | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear axle nut: 88 Nu00b7m | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Battery: FTZ10S / YTZ10S, 12V 8.6 Ah | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Headlight bulb: LED | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug: NGK CPR8EA-9 | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire size: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire size: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire pressure (solo): 36 psi | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire pressure (solo): 42 psi | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain size: DID 520V0, 112 links | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Coolant Type: Pro Honda HP Coolant | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain Slack: 35-45 mm | 2018 Honda CB500F Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, pp. 129-131) | 2026-11-03 |