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General information |
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Model name
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Honda VT 500 C |
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Year of manufacture
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1985 |
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Type
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Classic |
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Rating
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3.8 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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491.0 ccm (29.96 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Output
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50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
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Torque
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42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
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Top speed
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177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
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Compression
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10.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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71.0 x 62.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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3 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. 2 x 32mm Keihin |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electronic |
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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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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension
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Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace |
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Rear suspension
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Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks |
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Front tire
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100/90-18 |
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Rear tire
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130/90-16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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183.0 kg (403.4 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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201.0 kg (443.1 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2732 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall width
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500 mm (19.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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2.50 litres (2.64 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Candy Wineberry Red, Black |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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Also called Honda Shadow. |
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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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Oil filter
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HiFlo HF202 |
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Brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
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Coolant
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2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
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Battery
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Yuasa YB12A-A |
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Spark plugs
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NGK DPR8EA-9, NGK DPR8EIX-9 |
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Idle speed
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1100 +/- 100 RPM |
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Tire pressure front
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29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 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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37 mm (1.5 inches) |
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(45.8 out of 100)