General information |
Motorcycle name
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Honda VT 500 E |
Model year
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1986 |
Category
|
Sport |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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491.0 ccm (29.96 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Power 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
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187.0 km/h (116.2 mph) |
Compression
|
10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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71.0 x 62.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
3 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
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4.79 litres/100 km (20.9 km/l or 49.11 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
111.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
|
Dual shocks |
Front tire
|
100/90-18 |
Rear tire
|
120/80-18 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
204.0 kg (449.7 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2778 HP/kg |
Fuel capacity
|
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Red, white, blue, black |
Starter
|
Electric |
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