Honda VT 500FT Ascot
| 'Honda VT 500FT Ascot' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 1982 |
| Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
| Weight | 201.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VT 500FT Ascot was a Liquid cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke, 3 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1982. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 490.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The VT 500FT Ascot was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1982 - 1984 Honda VT 500FT Ascot
Manufactured between 1982 and 1984, the motorcycle has a liquid cooled, V twin, four stroke, 490cc engine which develops 50 horsepower at 9000rpm.