General information |
Motorcycle name
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Honda VT 500 E |
Model year
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1986 |
Category
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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
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50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
Torque
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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
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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
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3 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin |
Fuel control
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Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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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
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111.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Dual shocks |
Front tire
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100/90-18 |
Rear tire
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120/80-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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180.0 kg (396.8 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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204.0 kg (449.7 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2778 HP/kg |
Fuel capacity
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17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Red, white, blue, black |
Starter
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Electric |
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