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:''This article is about the Honda CB500 4-Cylinder model. For the CB500 Twin cylinder model, see [[Honda CB500T]]'' | |||
The '''Honda CB500''', introduced early in the 1970's, was similarly styled to the [[Honda CB750K|CB750K]], but smaller and lighter, with an output of 50bhp and a manufacturer's specified top speed of 102 mph. | |||
==1971== | ==1971== | ||
[[Image:honda_Cb500.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB500K0]][[Image:1971_honda_Cb500k0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB500K0]] | |||
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The Honda 500 Four designated CB500K0 (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1971. Three colors were available: Candy Jet Green, Candy Garnet Brown, and Star Light Gold. The fuel tank panel was black. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-1000001. | The Honda 500 Four designated CB500K0 (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1971. Three colors were available: Candy Jet Green, Candy Garnet Brown, and Star Light Gold. The fuel tank panel was black. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-1000001. | ||
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==1972== | ==1972== | ||
< | [[Image:1972_honda_Cb500k1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green]] | ||
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The CB500K1 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1972. It was available in one of three colors: Candy Jet Green with Black, Candy Garnet Brown with Black, or Candy Gold with Black. The gas tank panel was black. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-2000001. | |||
The CB500K1 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1972. It was available in one of three colors: Candy Jet Green | |||
==1973== | ==1973== | ||
[[Image:1973_honda_Cb500k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K2]] | |||
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The CB500K2 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1973 in one of three colors: Candy Bucchus Olive with Black, Flake Sunrise Orange with Black, or Maxim Brown Metallic with Black. The gas tank panel was black. The instruments were enlarged and tilted toward the rider. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-2100001. | The CB500K2 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1973 in one of three colors: Candy Bucchus Olive with Black, Flake Sunrise Orange with Black, or Maxim Brown Metallic with Black. The gas tank panel was black. The instruments were enlarged and tilted toward the rider. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-2100001. | ||
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