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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda VT 500FT Ascot | |||
|photo=honda-vt-500ft-ascot-1982-1984-0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1982 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Naked | |||
|engine = Liquid cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke, 3 valves per cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = 68.6mm x 68.6mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 9000RPM | |||
|torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6 Speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: Shaft <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br> | |||
Rear: Dual shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: Single disc <br>Rear: Drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-18}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|120/80-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 201.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
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== | |||
[[File:honda-vt-500ft-ascot-1982-1984-0.jpg|600px|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. | |||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||