Honda VT500FT Ascot: history, specs, pictures
Honda VT 500FT Ascot | |
Manufacturer | |
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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.
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