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The specifications for the '''[[Honda]] CB500T'''.
{{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 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.
[[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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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]]
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<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]]
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 7 June 2020

1976-Honda-CB500T-Red-428-0.jpg
Honda CB500T
Manufacturer
Also called Twin
Production 75-76
Class Standard
Engine
500cc air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Top Speed 99.4 mph
Horsepower 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System Keihin carburetor
Spark Plug NGK B8ES '75-76
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '75-76
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual
Final Drive Chain: 530x98
Front Sprocket 17T
Rear Sprocket 33T
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shock absorbers
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals File:Honda CB500T Factory Service Manual.pdf
More Manuals


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[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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.


Brief Specifications[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]


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.