Honda CB500 Four: history, specs, pictures

The Honda CB 500 Four was a Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1971. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Honda CB500 Four
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	CB 500 Four
Production	1971
Class	Naked
Engine	Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 9000RPM
Fuel System	Carburetor
Transmission	Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain
Brakes	Front: Single disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Weight	202.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear.

1971 - 1976 Honda CB 500 Four

Kept in production for only five years, between 1971 and 1976, the Honda CB 500 Four is a motorcycle which could reach a top speed of 165 km/h.

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