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Honda CB 500 F 19721972 Honda CB 500 F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model | Honda CB 500 F |
| Year model | 1972 |
| Type | Classic |
| Price as new | US$ 1445. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Effect | 48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Top speed | 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 22mm Keihin |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Battery, with points |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.0° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, double hydraulic shocks with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 0 |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Electrical | Starting battery. |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DR7ES, - |
| Chain links | 100 |
| Sprockets | 17/34 (front/rear) |
| Tire pressure front | 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 72 Honda CB 500 F discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
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