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