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:''This article is about the Honda CB500 4-Cylinder model. For the CB500 Twin cylinder model, see [[Honda CB500T]]''
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda CB500
|photo            = 1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-0.jpg
|aka              = Four
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1971 - 2019
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Honda CB550K]]
|class            = Standard
|engine          = 471cc twin, [[four-stroke]]
|bore_stroke      = 67.0mm x 66.8mm
|compression      = 10.7:1
|top_speed        = 111 mph (179 km/h)
|power            = 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8600RPM
|torque          = 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
|fuel_system      = injection. pgm-fi with 34mm [[throttle]] bodies
|ignition        = computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D7EA}} '71-74
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '71-74
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multiplate <br>


The '''Honda CB500''', introduced early in the 1970's, was similarly styled to the [[Honda CB750|CB750]], but smaller and lighter, with an output of 50bhp and a manufacturer's specified top speed of 102&nbsp;mph.
|final_drive= {{chain|530x98}}
|front_sprocket= 17T
|rear_sprocket= 34T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 41mm fork <br>
Rear: pro-link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability
|brakes          =Front: double disc. wave disc. two-piston calipers. <br>Rear: single disc. wave disc. single-piston caliper.
|front_tire      = {{tire|120/70-17}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|160/60-17}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
|length          = 81.89 inches (2080 mm)
|width            = 31.1 inches (790 mm)
|height          = 41.73 inches (1060 mm)
|seat_height      = 31.06 inches (789 mm)
|dry_weight      = 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 189.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 0.85 Gallon (3.20 Liters)
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-303}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 2.93 liters/100 km (34.1 km/l or 80.28 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CB500T]]<br >[[Honda CB350F]]<br />[[Honda CB750K]]
|competition      =
|manuals  = [[Media:Man CB500 06.pdf|CB500 Clutch]]
}}




:''This article is about the Honda CB500K "Four" 4-Cylinder model. For the CB500 Twin cylinder model, see [[Honda CB500T]]''
The '''[[Honda]] CB500''' was a four-cylinder-inline, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1971 and 1973.  It was similarly styled to the [[Honda CB750K|CB750K]], but smaller and lighter, with an output of 50 hp and a manufacturer's specified top speed of 102&nbsp;mph. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8600 RPM.  It was produced until 1973 with minor revisions each year.  In 1974 it was replaced by the [[Honda CB550K|CB550K]].
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 67.0mm [[bore]] x 66.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 471.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. wave disc. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. wave disc. single-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a  41mm fork while the rear was equipped with a pro-link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability. The CB500F was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long. 
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==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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File:honda_Cb500.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB500K0
File: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]]
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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.
 
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972-Honda-CB500K1-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
File:1972_honda_Cb500k1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB500K1
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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 (also called Candy Jade 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.


==1973==
==1973==
[[Image:1973_honda_Cb500k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K2]]
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File:1973_honda_Cb500k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K2
File:1973-Honda-CB500K2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K2
File:1973-Honda-CB500K1-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K1 in Brown
File:1973-Honda-CB500K1-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500K1 in Brown
 
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-6.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
File:1973-Honda-CB500F-Orange-6568-7.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
 
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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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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB500]]
==References==
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