Honda CB500 Twin Engine Specs and Features (94-00) | technical specification

Honda CB500 Twin Engine Specs and Features (94-00)

The first generation of Honda CB500 Twin is labeled as CB500-R series (introduced in October 1993). This CB500-R is mounted by a 180° parallel twin engine, with a balancer shaft to smooth out engine vibration. The engine is liquid-cooled. The clutch is a conventional wet multi-plate unit and the gearbox is 6-speed. Following table provides you detail information regarding the Honda CB500 Twin engine specs, dimension, frame, chassis and performance data.

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Honda CB500 Twin Engine Specs

Engine type Liquid cooled, 8V parallel twin cylinder, 20° inclined from vertical
Capacity/displacement 499 cc
Bore x stroke 73.0 x 59.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft DOHC, chain drive
Carburetors 2x 34 mm flat-side Keihin VP type
Ignition system Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Clutch Wet multi-plate, cable-operated
Gearbox 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive chain RK 525SMOZ5 or DID 525V8 (108 links)

Honda CB500 Twin Chassis Specs

Frame type Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Fuel tank capacities 18 liters
Fuel tank reserve 2.5 liters
Rake 27° 20′
Trail 113 mm
Front suspension type 37 mm oil-damped telescopic fork
Front suspension travel 115 mm
Front suspension adjustment Non-adjustable
Rear suspension type Twin shocks acting on a steel, box-section swingarm
Rear suspension travel 117 mm
Rear suspension adjustment 5 position pre-load
Wheels 17 inch 6-spoke alloys
Front tire 110/80 – 17 57H
Rear tire 130/80 – 17 65H
Front brake Single 296 mm disc with Nissin/Brembo 2-piston sliding caliper
Rear brake 160 mm drum/ single 240 mm disc with Brembo single piston sliding caliper

Honda CB500 Twin Weight and Dimension Specs

Overall length

2,090 mm
Overall width 720 mm
Overall height 1,050 mm
Wheelbase 1,430 mm
Seat height 775 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Engine weight 56 kg
Dry weight (no fuel & oil) 170 kg
Max. payload 184 kg

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