Honda VT500FT

Honda VT 500FT Ascot
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Ascot
Production	1983 - 1984
Class	Naked
Engine	Liquid cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke, 3 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	68.6mm x 68.6mm
Horsepower	50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque	33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Air Filter	K&N HA-5083 `83-86<ref name="kl_2019"> 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
Spark Plug	NGK DPR8EA-9 '83-84
Battery	YUASA YB12A-A '83-84
Transmission	Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes	Front: Single disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	120/80-18
Weight	201.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda VT 500FT Ascot was a Liquid cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke, 3 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1982. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 490.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The VT 500FT Ascot was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1982 - 1984 Honda VT 500FT Ascot

Manufactured between 1982 and 1984, the motorcycle has a liquid cooled, V twin, four stroke, 490cc engine which develops 50 horsepower at 9000rpm.