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General information |
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Model
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Honda CB 500 F |
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Year model
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1972 |
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Type
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Classic |
| Price as new | US$ 1445. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Effect
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48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
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Torque
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45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
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Top speed
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179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. 4 x 22mm Keihin |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Cams (OHC) |
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Ignition
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Battery, with points |
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Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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26.0° |
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Trail
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105 mm (4.1 inches) |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork. |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm, double hydraulic shocks with adjustable spring preload |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. 0 |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
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Seat height
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800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Fuel capacity
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14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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Electrical
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Starting battery. |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
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Engine oil
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SAE 10W-40 |
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Brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
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Spark plugs
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NGK DR7ES, - |
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Chain links
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100 |
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Sprockets
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17/34 (front/rear) |
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Tire pressure front
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26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
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Tire pressure rear
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29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
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Fork tube size
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35 mm (1.4 inches) |
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(86.0 out of 100)