Standard Maintenance

Bike2013 Honda CB500X
Standard Maintenance Interval12,874.75km (8,000mi)
Break-in Interval965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval12,874.75km (8,000mi)
Initial Valve Check965.61km (600mi)
Periodic Valve Check25,749.5km (16,000mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change2.7L (0.713gal.)
More on Engine OilSAE 10W-30, JASO T 903 standard MA
Idle Speed RPM1,200 +/- 100
Coolant Capacity1.4L (0.37gal.) or at draining
SparksCPR8EA-9 (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9mm
Final DriveType: Chain 520 DID 520V0 Final Drive Ratio: 15 / 41
Front Wheel120/70R-17 PIRELLI SCORPION TRAIL E
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)36psi (2.48bar, 248.21kPa) / 36psi (2.48bar, 248.21kPa)
Rear Wheel160/60R-17 PIRELLI SCORPION TRAIL
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)42psi (2.9bar, 289.58kPa) / 42psi (2.9bar, 289.58kPa)
Headlight12V-60/55W Halogen 60W /55W
Taillight12V-21/5W Halogen 21W 5W
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.16mm +/- 0.03mm EX: 0.27mm +/- 0.03mm
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 6mm (0.24″)
Clutch Lever Free Play10 (0.39) – 20mm (0.79″)
Drive Chain Slack35 (1.38) – 45mm (1.77″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque30N·m (22.13ft·lbf)
Engine Oil Filter Torque26N·m (19.18ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque22N·m (16.23ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque54N·m (39.83ft·lbf)
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque30N·m (22.13ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque88N·m (64.91ft·lbf)