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Honda CB500S Motorcycles

1997 Honda CB500S

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 494cc (30.1 cid)
Bore and Stroke 73 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Delivery Two 32mm Keihin CV
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 47 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 130/80-17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 18 Litres (4.75 Gal)
Dry weight 79 Kg (394 lb)

OTHER

1998 Honda CB500S

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 494cc (30.1 cid)
Bore and Stroke 73 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Delivery Two 32mm Keihin CV
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 47 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 130/80-17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 18 Litres (4.75 Gal)
Dry weight 79 Kg (394 lb)

OTHER

1999 Honda CB500S

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 494cc (30.1 cid)
Bore and Stroke 73 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Delivery Two 32mm Keihin CV
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 47 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 130/80-17

DIMENSION

Overall Length 2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall Width 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall Height 1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Seat Height 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 18 Litres (4.75 Gal)
Dry weight 179 kg (394.6 pounds)

OTHER

2000 Honda CB500S

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 494cc (30.1 cid)
Bore and Stroke 73 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Delivery Two 32mm Keihin CV
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 47 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 130/80-17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 18 Litres (4.75 Gal)
Dry weight 179 kg (394.6 pounds)

OTHER

2001-03 Honda CB500S

Engine

Engine Type Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 494cc (30.1 cid)
Bore and Stroke 73 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Delivery Two 32mm Keihin CV
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Max Power 58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 47 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 130/80-17

DIMENSION

Fuel capacity 18 Litres (4.75 Gal)
Dry weight 79 Kg (394 lb)

OTHER