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Make Model |
Honda CB 500S |
|
Year |
1999-00 |
|
Engine |
Liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
|
Capacity |
499 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
|
Induction |
2X 32mm Keihin CV |
|
Ignition / Starting |
CDI / electric |
|
Max Power |
58 hp 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
|
Max Torque |
47 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
|
Transmission / Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
|
Front Suspension |
37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel, |
|
Rear Suspension |
Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel. |
|
Front Brakes |
Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
|
Front Tyre |
110/80-17 |
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Rear Tyre |
130/80-17 |
|
Dry-Weight |
179 Kg |
|
Fuel Capacity |
18 Litres |
The CB500 is Honda’s take on the modern middleweight commuter bike, but with some differences. The engine is a conventional liquid-cooled parallel twin, with four-valve heads and balance shaft. The chassis is similarly unremarkable, being based around a simple steel-tube cradle frame, with a twin-shock rear swingarm and 37mm (1.5in) front forks holdin rather narrow 43cm (17in) wheels and tyres. The CB500 was never designed as a race bike, so when Honda launched a one-make roadster. But the lightly-modified bikes used in the series turned out to be surprisingly capable.
