Honda CB500 Supersport

Honda CB500 Supersport
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1971
Class	Standard
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Ignition	Battery, with points
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork. Rear: Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload
Brakes	Front: Single disc 1 piston caliper Rear: Drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Weight	201 kg / 445.3 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork. while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload. The CB500 Supersport was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank.

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Overview

Make Model	Honda CB 500 Super Sport
Year	1971
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	56.0 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.0:1
Induction	4x 22mm Keihin
Ignition	Battery, with points
Starting	Electric starter supported with kickstarter
Max Power	48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork.
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes	Single disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Rake	64°
Trail	105 mm /4.1 in
Wet Weight	201 kg / 445.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.7 US gal