Honda FT500: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | Ascot |
Production | 82-83 |
Engine | 500cc |
Sparkplug | DR8ESL '82-83 |
Battery | YB14L-A2 '82-83 |
Front Tire | 3.50-19 '82-83 |
Rear Tire | '82-83 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Honda FT500 is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1982 to 1983.
Intro
Honda also made another ascot that was a V-Twin and it was designated VT500
1982
The Honda Ascot, designated FT500'82, was sold in 1982. Two colors were available: Monza Red and Black. The tank stripes and the "FT500" decal were gray and silver on the red bike; but they were red and orange on the black bike. The speedometer was limited to 85 mph (135 kph). The headlight was rectangular and so were the instruments. The bike had electric start and the exhaust system was a 2-into-1. The engine was a 498cc OHC, 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.
1983
The FT500'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Monza Red or Black. The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red. The headlight and instruments were rectangular. The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit.
- Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke
- Valve: Four
- Carburetor: One
- Ignition: solid state CD
- Crankshaft: Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration
- Starter: Electric
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain
- Brakes: Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear
- Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks
- Wheelbase: 1435mm (56.5 in.)
- Seat height: 800mm (31.5 in.)
- Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.)
- Dry weight: 159 kg (350.6 lb)
- The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.
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Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | FT 500 |
Production | 1982 - 1983 |
Class | Road |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 89.0mm x 90.0mm |
Top speed | 91 mph (147 km/h) |
Horse Power | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM |
Battery | 8.6:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.25-18 |
Weight | (dry), 175.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Honda FT500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Honda between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 91 mph (147 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 89.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The FT500 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank.
In Media
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | FT 500 Ascot |
Production | 1983 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
Horse Power | 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200RPM |
Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed manual Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: 37mm Air assisted forks Rear: Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable |
Brakes | Front: Single disc 296 mm Rear: Single disc 276 mm |
Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
Rear Tire | 4.25-18 |
Weight | (dry), 180.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Honda FT500 Ascot was a Single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1983. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200 RPM.
Engine
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 296 mm in the front and a Single disc 276 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable.
1983 Honda FT500 Ascot
Honda has introduced the Ascot, a 500cc single-cylinder roadster that uses the basic XR/XL powerplant developed for the 79 model year. This engine has up-to-date technological features, including a four-valve head and engine counterbalancers.