Honda CB500T
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| Honda CB500T | |
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| Also called | Twin |
| Production | 75-76 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 500cc air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 99.4 mph |
| Horsepower | 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | Keihin carburetor |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES '75-76 |
| Battery | YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '75-76 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530x98 |
| Front Sprocket | 17T |
| Rear Sprocket | 33T |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shock absorbers |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | File:Honda CB500T Factory Service Manual.pdf More Manuals |
The Honda CB 500T was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Honda between 1974 and 1978. Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50 - 19 front tire and a 4.00 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers.
Brief Specifications[edit | edit source]
DOHC vertical twin with torsion bar valve springs.
| Primary reduction: | 3.304:1 |
| Maximum power: | 42 bhp (31 kW) @ 8000 rpm |
| Fuel: | 2 star or better (unleaded) |
| Tank capacity: | 16 L |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm (55.5") |
| Seat height: | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Dry weight: | 193 kg (425 lb) |
| Oil capacity: | 2.8 liters |
| Alternator: | 0.12 kW @ 5000 rpm |
| Spark plugs: | NGK B8ES |
Speeds in gears[edit | edit source]
| First: | 34 mph (55 km/h) |
| Second: | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Third: | 79 mph (127 km/h) |
| Fourth: | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
| Fifth: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
| Standing 1/4 mile elapsed time: | 14.639 seconds |
Gear ratios[edit | edit source]
| 1st | 2.277:1 |
| 2nd | 1.521:1 |
| 3rd | 1.230:1 |
| 4th | 1.0:1 |
| 5th | 0.844:1 |
| Final Reduction | 2.2:1 |
1975[edit | edit source]
1975 Honda CB500T
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
1975 Honda CB500T in Brown
The Honda 500 Twin DOHC designated CB500T0 was sold in 1975. One color was available: Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were black. The engine was a 498cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-1000001.
1976[edit | edit source]
1976 Honda CB500T
1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1976 Honda CB500T in Glory Brown Metallic
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
1976 Honda CB500T in Red
The CB500T'76 500 Twin DOHC was sold in 1976 in one of two colors: Candy Antares Red and Glory Brown Metallic. The "CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM" decals were gold. The pinstripes were also gold. The seat was brown. The instrument faces were green. The engine was a 498cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB500T-2000001.
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