Difference between revisions of "Honda CB500T"
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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. | ||
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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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Revision as of 07:13, 3 October 2006
The specifications for the Honda CB500T.
Brief Specifications
Double overhead cam 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 litres |
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.