Honda CB500X suspension setup and specs

Honda CB500X, 2022 to 2023: adjustable rear preload, 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2022, 2023 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2022–2023 Honda CB500X
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Honda CB500X

2022–2023 · adventure · 471 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel119 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)
Front suspensionSFF-BP (Separate Function Fork Big Piston)
Rear suspensionPro-Link

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/80-19
Rear tire160/60-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1421 mm (55.9 in)
Rake26.5°
Trail108 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height830 mm (32.7 in)
Front brakeDual disc, radial-mount 2-piston caliper (Nissin)
Rear brakeSingle-piston caliper

Other Honda CB500X generations: 2013–2015 · 2016–2018 · 2019–2021

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