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The specifications for the '''[[Honda]] CB500T'''.
|name            = Honda CB500T
|photo            = 1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-0.jpg
|aka              = Twin
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 75-76
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =Standard
|engine          = 500cc air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|compression      = 8.5:1
|top_speed        =99.4 mph
|power            = 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000RPM
|torque          = 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|fuel_system      = Keihin carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-76
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '75-76
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual
|final_drive= {{chain|530x98}}
|front_sprocket= 17T
|rear_sprocket= 33T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: dual shock absorbers
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|manuals          = [[:File:Honda CB500T Factory Service Manual.pdf]]
}}
 
The '''[[Honda]] CB 500T''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1974 and 1978. Max [[torque]] was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50 - 19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers.
 




[[Image:cb_500-twin.jpg|350px|right]]
==Brief Specifications==
==Brief Specifications==
[[DOHC]] vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.
[[Double overhead cam]] vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.


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|'''Wheelbase:'''
|'''Wheelbase:'''
|1410 mm (55.5")
|1410 [[milimeter|mm]] (55.5")
|-
|-
|'''Seat height:'''
|'''Seat height:'''
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|-
|'''Dry weight:'''
|'''Dry weight:'''
|193 kg (425 lb)
|193 kg (425 [[Pound (mass)|lb]])
|-
|-
|'''Oil capacity:'''
|'''Oil capacity:'''
|2.8 liters
|2.8 litres
|-
|-
|'''Alternator:'''
|'''Alternator:'''
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|-
|'''Spark plugs:'''
|'''Spark plugs:'''
|NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]]
|NGK B8ES
|}
|}


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|2.2:1
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==1975==
==1975==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:honda_Cb500t0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T]][[Image:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic]][[Image:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic]][[Image:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic]]
File:honda_Cb500t0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-7098-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-7098-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-7098-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-7098-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
File:1975-Honda-CB500T-Brown-7098-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
</gallery>


The [[Honda]] 500 Twin [[DOHC]] designated CB500T0 was sold in 1975. One color was available: Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were black. The engine was a 498cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-1000001.
The Honda 500 Twin DOHC designated CB500T0 was sold in 1975. One color was available: Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were black. The engine was a 498cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-1000001.


==1976==
==1976==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1976_honda_Cb500t.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T]]
File:1976_honda_Cb500t.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-5.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-6.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
File:1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-7.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Red
</gallery>
 


The CB500T'76 500 Twin [[DOHC]] was sold in 1976 in one of two colors: Candy Antares Red and Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were green. The engine was a 498cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-2000001.
The CB500T'76 500 Twin DOHC was sold in 1976 in one of two colors: Candy Antares Red and Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were green. The engine was a 498cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-2000001.




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