CBF 500

[Jonathan A]

Hello!

I have had enough of my Chinese 125, and having passed my test a couple of weeks ago I think I might move on to something with a bit more gusto

I like the look of the Honda CBF 500, and there is a 2007 model at a good price for sale near me.

Does anyone know of or have a CBF 500? or are there other bikes that are better or cheaper to ensure for a 17.5 year old?

[Borris]

Just an updated cb 500, which is pretty good for a commuter.

Check that it's carb'ed and not fuel injected, else you'll have fun restricting it
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Suzuki EN 125-2
Honda CB 500

[Diddylord]

I bought one as a first big bike at around your age, its restricted.
All the restriction is a throttle stop i have pics if you want to see it.

I cant fault it its fun and fairly quick when you want it to be but it returns 50+ mpg on my commute as well.
If you have any questions just let me know

[Jonathan A]

well it seems to be only £60 to change bikes on my insurance, so I might go for it

what is the performance like on a restricted 500?

[Diddylord]

pretty gd tbh its quick up to 80 and will go to 90 fairly easy. I've taken it on motorway a few times now and it copes with that fine to

because its a throttle stop restriction you still get the full rev range just not as quick.

[Jonathan A]

ok, so the throttle is restricted in how much the grip can turn?

[GTR1400]

[pinkyfloyd]

As someone said above, its an updated cb5. A neighbour had one from new and still has it. He's ran it into the ground with constant commutes and uses it all weathers. Makes my bike look brand new and those that have seen my bike will know what I mean! (I never clean the bastard)

Reliable workhorse.
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[Nick_Giles]

[69.9mph]

I've had a couple of hours on a CBF500. From what I remember it was quite a low seat heat and had quite a torquey motor making it a more fun ride than I was expecting.

[garth]

Going to have to comprehensively disagree with everyone above, CB500's are not what I would ever call 'fun'.

Dull power delivery, little ground clearance, utterly dull. I didn't ever look forward to riding mine, so it got sold quick sharp.

However,

[J.M.]

[cdlxxvi]

[Jonathan A]

well my friend got a GS500 a few months ago....and he won't shut up about it!

Is the CBF as exiting as the GS?

[P.addy]

[J.M.]

[GTR1400]

[BorderHooner]

I think after 12 months you will be bored of it.

It's frankly a boring commuter so uninspiring it barely can be called a motorcycle.

Look at a 600 Horent and restrict it. Perfect to keep for a few years and perfect unrestricted.
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[J.M.]

[GTR1400]

[quote="J.M."
I give you until the end of July to get bored of your ER5 [/quote]

Lmao , well I'm gonna start putting some cash into a savers account for a "rainy day".. which I have a funny feeling will actually be a really sunny day, and I feel like buying a new bike ;P.

Although this means sacrificing Domino's for every meal