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{{Motorcycle
|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
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =99.4 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-76
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '75-76
|transmission    =
|final_drive= {{chain|530x98}}
|front_sprocket= 17T
|rear_sprocket= 33T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '75-76
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '75-76
|rake_trail      =
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|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
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|manuals          = [[:File:Honda CB500T Factory Service Manual.pdf]]
}}
The '''Honda CB500T ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1975 to 1976.
The specifications for the '''[[Honda]] CB500T'''.
The specifications for the '''[[Honda]] CB500T'''.




[[Image:cb_500-twin.jpg|350px|right]]
 
==Brief Specifications==
==Brief Specifications==
[[DOHC]] vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.
[[DOHC]] vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.
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|'''Wheelbase:'''
|'''Wheelbase:'''
|1410 [[milimeter|mm]] (55.5")
|1410 mm (55.5")
|-
|-
|'''Seat height:'''
|'''Seat height:'''
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|-
|'''Dry weight:'''
|'''Dry weight:'''
|193 kg (425 [[Pound (mass)|lb]])
|193 kg (425 lb)
|-
|-
|'''Oil capacity:'''
|'''Oil capacity:'''
|2.8 litres
|2.8 liters
|-
|-
|'''Alternator:'''
|'''Alternator:'''
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|-
|'''Spark plugs:'''
|'''Spark plugs:'''
|NGK B8ES
|NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]]
|}
|}


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==1975==
==1975==
[[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]]
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<br style="clear: left"/>
File:honda_Cb500t0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB500T
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==
[[Image:1976_honda_Cb500t.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T]][[Image:1976-Honda-CB500T-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic]][[Image:1976-Honda-CB500T-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1976_honda_Cb500t.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB500T
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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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB500T]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB500T]]
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Revision as of 19:59, 23 November 2019

1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-0.jpg
Honda CB500T
Manufacturer
Also called Twin
Production 75-76
Class Standard
Engine
500cc
Top Speed 99.4 mph
Spark Plug NGK B8ES '75-76
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '75-76
Final Drive Chain: 530x98
Front Sprocket 17T
Rear Sprocket 33T
Front Tire '75-76
Rear Tire 4.00-18 '75-76
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals File:Honda CB500T Factory Service Manual.pdf
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The Honda CB500T is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1975 to 1976.

The specifications for the Honda CB500T.


Brief Specifications

DOHC vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.

Primary reduction: 3.304:1
Maximum power: 42 bhp (31 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Fuel: 2 star or better (unleaded)
Tank capacity: 16 L
Wheelbase: 1410 mm (55.5")
Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Dry weight: 193 kg (425 lb)
Oil capacity: 2.8 liters
Alternator: 0.12 kW @ 5000 rpm
Spark plugs: NGK B8ES

Speeds in gears

First: 34 mph (55 km/h)
Second: 60 mph (97 km/h)
Third: 79 mph (127 km/h)
Fourth: 94 mph (151 km/h)
Fifth: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Standing 1/4 mile elapsed time: 14.639 seconds

Gear ratios

1st 2.277:1
2nd 1.521:1
3rd 1.230:1
4th 1.0:1
5th 0.844:1
Final Reduction 2.2:1

1975

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


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.