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Honda VT 500 C 19851985 Honda VT 500 C specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Honda VT 500 C |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| Type | Classic |
| Rating | 3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 491.0 ccm (29.96 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Output | 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Top speed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 71.0 x 62.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2 x 32mm Keihin |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace |
| Rear suspension | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2732 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall width | 500 mm (19.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.50 litres (2.64 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Candy Wineberry Red, Black |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | Also called Honda Shadow. |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil filter | HiFlo HF202 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Battery | Yuasa YB12A-A |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR8EA-9, NGK DPR8EIX-9 |
| Idle speed | 1100 +/- 100 RPM |
| Tire pressure front | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 37 mm (1.5 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
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