Honda CB500T

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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 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

1975 Honda CB500T
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown


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 Honda CB500T
1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red


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.