Editing Honda FT500

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = Honda FT500 
|image            = 
|aka              = Ascot
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   = 
|production       = 82-83
|model_year       = 
|predecessor      = 
|successor        = 
|class            = 
|engine           = 500cc
|bore_stroke      = 
|compression      = 
|top_speed        = 
|power            = 
|torque           = 
|ignition         = 
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|DR8ESL}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '82-83
|transmission     = 
|frame            = 
|suspension       = 
|brakes           = 
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.50-19}} '82-83
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|}} '82-83
|rake_trail       = 
|wheelbase        = 
|length           = 
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|height           = 
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The '''Honda FT500 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1982 to 1983.

==Intro== 
Honda also made another ascot that was a V-Twin and it was designated [[Honda VT500|VT500]]

==1982==
[[Image:1982_honda_Ft500.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot]]
[[Image:1982_honda_Ft500a.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda FT500 Ascot in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-124-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-FT500-Black-124-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-Ascot-(FT500)-Red-1544-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-Ascot-(FT500)-Red-1544-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-Ascot-(FT500)-Red-1544-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-Ascot-(FT500)-Red-1544-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-Ascot-(FT500)-Red-1544-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Ascot (FT500) in Red]]
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The Honda Ascot, designated FT500'82, was sold in 1982. Two colors were available: Monza Red and Black. The tank stripes and the "FT500" decal were gray and silver on the red bike; but they were red and orange on the black bike. The speedometer was limited to 85 mph (135 kph). The headlight was rectangular and so were the instruments. The bike had electric start and the exhaust system was a 2-into-1. The engine was a 498cc OHC, 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.

==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Ft500.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda FT500 Ascot]]
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The FT500'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Monza Red or Black. The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red. The headlight and instruments were rectangular. The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit.
*Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke
*Valve: Four
*Carburetor: One
*Ignition: solid state CD
*Crankshaft: Chain driven dual [[counter-balancer]] reduces vibration
*Starter: Electric
*Transmission: 5-speed
*Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain
*Brakes: Disc with twin piston [[caliper]]s front and rear
*Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks
*Wheelbase: 1435mm (56.5 in.)
*Seat height: 800mm (31.5 in.)
*Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.)
*Dry weight: 159 kg (350.6 lb)
*The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.


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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|FT500]]

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda FT500'''
|image            =
|aka              = FT 500
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1982 - 1983
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 89.0mm x 90.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 91 mph (147 km/h)
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 8.6:1
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =
|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.50-18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.25-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 175.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[Honda]] FT500''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 91 mph (147 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 89.0mm [[bore]] x 90.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50-18 front [[tire]] and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The FT500 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank.  

==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/big-magnum-kuroiwa-sensei#honda-ft500 Big Magnum Kuroiwa Sensei]

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda FT500 Ascot'''
|image            =
|aka              = FT 500 Ascot
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1983
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|engine           = Single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 88.9mm
|compression      = 8.6:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200RPM
|torque           = 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-Speed manual <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet Multi-Plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: 37mm  Air assisted forks <br>
Rear: Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable
|brakes           =Front: Single disc 296 mm <br>Rear: Single disc 276 mm
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.50-19}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.25-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 180.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[Honda]] FT500 Ascot''' was a Single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1983. Max [[torque]] was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6200 RPM.  

==Engine==
A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 88.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 296 mm in the front and a Single disc 276 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a  37mm  Air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable.  

==1983 Honda FT500 Ascot==

Honda has introduced the Ascot, a 500cc single-cylinder roadster that uses the basic XR/XL powerplant developed for the 79 model year. This engine has up-to-date technological features, including a four-valve head and engine counterbalancers.


==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/point-break#honda-ft500-ascot Point Break]

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