Honda Ascot FT500 Motorcycles

1982 Honda Ascot (FT500’82)

The tank stripes and the “FT500” decal were gray and silver on the red bike; but they were red and orange on the black bike
The speedometer was limited to 85 mph (135 kph)
The headlight was rectangular and so were the instruments
The exhaust system was a 2-into-1
The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.

Engine
Engine Type	High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke
Bore and Stroke	89 mm x 80 mm
Carburetor	One
Valve	4
Ignition	solid state CD
Crankshaft	Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration
Horsepower	34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm
Maximum Torque	0 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm
Starter	Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission	5-speed
Drive	#530 O-ring drive chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension	Air-adjustable front forks
Front Brakes	Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear
Front Tire	3.50-18
Rear Tire	4.50-18
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1435mm (56.5 in.)
Seat height	800mm (31.5 in.)
Fuel capacity	13 liters (3.4 gal.)
Dry weight	159 kg (350.6 lb)
OTHER
Colors	Monza Red Black

The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red
The headlight and instruments were rectangular
The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit.
The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.