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General information |
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Model name
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Honda CB 500 |
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Year model
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1999 |
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Type
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Naked bike |
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Rating
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3.0 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Effect
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57.0 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
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Torque
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34.7 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
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Top speed
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193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
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1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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13.50 seconds |
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Maximum RPM
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10500 |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin 2 x 34 mm VP type |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet multi-plate, calbe-operated |
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Fuel consumption
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5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Trail
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113 mm (4.4 inches) |
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Front suspension
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37 mm oil-damped telescopic forks |
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Front wheel travel
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115 mm (4.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shoks acting on a steel, box-section swingarm |
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Rear wheel travel
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117 mm (4.6 inches) |
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Front tire
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110/80-17 57H |
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Rear tire
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130/80-17 65H |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper |
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Diameter
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296 mm (11.7 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Brembo single piston sliding caliper |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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173.0 kg (381.4 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3295 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1050 mm (41.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2090 mm (82.3 inches) |
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Overall width
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720 mm (28.3 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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145 mm (5.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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2.50 litres (0.66 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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