Honda CB500K

**Honda CB500**
	Honda CB500
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Four
Production	1971 - 2019
Class	Standard
Successor	Honda CB550K
Engine	471cc inline-four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	67.0mm x 66.8mm
Compression ratio	10.7:1
Top Speed	111 mph (179 km/h)
Horsepower	46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8600RPM
Torque	31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System	injection. pgm-fi with 34mm throttle bodies
Ignition	computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Spark Plug	NGK D7EA '71-74
Battery	YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '71-74
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed ; Final Drive: chain ; Clutch: wet multiplate ;
Final Drive	Chain: 530x98
Front Sprocket	17T
Rear Sprocket	34T
Suspension	Front: 41mm fork ; Rear: pro-link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability
Brakes	Front: double disc. wave disc. two-piston calipers. ; Rear: single disc. wave disc. single-piston caliper.
Front Tire	120/70-17
Rear Tire	160/60-17
Wheelbase	55.51 inches (1410 mm)
Length	81.89 inches (2080 mm)
Width	31.1 inches (790 mm)
Height	41.73 inches (1060 mm)
Seat Height	31.06 inches (789 mm)
Weight	388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg) (dry), 189.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	0.85 Gallon (3.20 Liters)
Oil Filter	K&N KN-303
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	2.93 liters/100 km (34.1 km/l or 80.28 mpg)
Related	Honda CB500T; Honda CB350F; Honda CB750K
Manuals	CB500 Clutch; More Manuals
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This article is about the Honda CB500K "Four" 4-Cylinder model. For the CB500 Twin cylinder model, see Honda CB500T

The Honda CB500 was a four-cylinder-inline, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 1971 and 1973. It was similarly styled to the CB750K, but smaller and lighter, with an output of 50 hp and a manufacturer's specified top speed of 102 mph. Claimed horsepower was 48.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8600 RPM. It was produced until 1973 with minor revisions each year. In 1974 it was replaced by the CB550K.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was an air cooled four, four-stroke. A 56.0mm bore x 50.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 471.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cam (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. wave disc. two-piston calipers. in the front and a drum brake in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm fork while the rear was equipped with a pro-link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability. The CB500F was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.

1971[edit | edit source]

1971 Honda CB500K0
1971 Honda CB500K0

The Honda 500 Four designated CB500K0 (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1971. Three colors were available: Candy Jet Green, Candy Garnet Brown, and Star Light Gold. The fuel tank panel was black. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-1000001.

1972[edit | edit source]

1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1 "Four" in Candy Jet Green
1972 Honda CB500K1

The CB500K1 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1972. It was available in one of three colors: Candy Jet Green (also called Candy Jade Green) with Black, Candy Garnet Brown with Black, or Candy Gold with Black. The gas tank panel was black. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-2000001.

1973[edit | edit source]

1973 Honda CB500K2
1973 Honda CB500K2
1973 Honda CB500K1 in Brown
1973 Honda CB500K1 in Brown
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange
1973 Honda CB500F in Orange

The CB500K2 "500 Four" (also called "Super Sport 500") was sold in 1973 in one of three colors: Candy Bucchus Olive with Black, Flake Sunrise Orange with Black, or Maxim Brown Metallic with Black. The gas tank panel was black. The instruments were enlarged and tilted toward the rider. The exhaust was a 4-into-4 system. The engine was a 498cc SOHC inline 4-cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500-2100001.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.

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