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