Honda CB 500T
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Production | 1974 - 1978 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
Horsepower | 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Fuel System | Keihin carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shock absorbers |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: drum |
Front Tire | 3.50 - 19 |
Rear Tire | 4.00 - 18 |
Weight | 209.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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.
1974 Honda CB 500T
The 1974 MY Honda CB 500T has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 42 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque.
In addition, it has been fitted with laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum and a blacked-out, steel frame.
1975 Honda CB 500T
The 1975 MY Honda CB 500T has standard features such as laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum and a blacked-out, steel frame.
In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 498cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse, mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 42 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque.
1976 Honda CB 500T
The 1976 MY Honda CB 500T boasts a maximum power output of 42 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
In addition, it has fittings such as laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum and a blacked-out, steel frame.
1977 Honda CB 500T
The 1977 MY Honda CB 500T has been equipped by the Japanese engineers with features such as laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum and a blacked-out, steel frame.
Also, it can produce a claimed 52 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 498cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
1978 Honda CB 500T
If you're on the market for a middle-class classic machine from the House of Tokyo, then the 1978 MY Honda CB 500T may be the right choice for you. This machine can accommodate a wide variety of riders, and can be used as a daily commuter for the urban jungle, as well as a weekend leisure bike through the countryside.
It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498ccc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 52 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque.