| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Honda VT 500 E | 
    | Model year | 1986 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.3   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 491.0 ccm (29.96 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | 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 | 187.0 km/h (116.2 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. Keihin | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    | Fuel consumption | 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 | Red, white, blue, black | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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