Honda CB500 twin
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- This article is about the Honda CB500 twin cylinder model. For the CB500 4-cylinder model, see Honda CB500. For the 1970s model, see Honda CB500T
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1993-2003 |
| Successor | CBF500 |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 499cc parallel twin |
| Power | 57.1hp |
| Torque | 46Nm at 8000 RPM |
| Transmission | Chain |
| Brakes | Brembo/Nissin |
| Tires | 110/80-17" 57H front, 130/80-17 65H rear |
| Wheelbase | 1430mm |
| Dimensions | L 2090mm W 720mm H 1050mm |
| Seat height | 775mm |
| Weight | 170kg |
| Fuel capacity | 18 l |
| Similar | GS500 ER-5 |
The Honda CB500 is a naked motorbike which was produced by Honda from 1993 to 2003. It is an excellent beginners bike, with outstanding maneuverability for its size. It is very popular with riding schools and motorcycle couriers. It is highly suited as a commuter bike, especially when fitted with a windshield for extended high speed riding. It is raced in the UK in the Honda CB500 Cup.[1]
A half-faired variant called the Honda CB500S was produced from 1998 to 2003.
Production ceased in 2003 as the engine could not meet Euro 2 emission regulations.
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[edit] Engine
The 499cc parallel twin DOHC engine was designed, according to Honda engineers, to last for 300,000 km. One bike was tested by Moto Revue from 1993 to 1996. Dismantled at 50,000 km, the engine was in perfect condition. At 100,000 km only the distribution chain and the pistons were replaced, although, in the tester's opinion, it could have run with the original parts for longer with no problems.[2]
| Type | Aluminium liquid-cooled eight-valve parallel twin with balancer shaft |
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| Capacity | 499cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73/59.5mm |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Camshafts | Dual overhead cams, chain driven |
| Carbs | 2 x 34mm flat-slide Keihin VPs |
| Ignition | Digital transitorised, electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol 91 octane minimum |
[edit] Model History
[edit] CB500-R (1994-1995)
First model. Naked version only, rear drum brake. Silver wheels. Nissin front brake. Available in black, red, green and blue. Made in Japan.
[edit] CB500-T (1996)
No significant changes. Some of these were made in Italy.
[edit] CB500-V (November 1996)
Front brake changes to Brembo, rear brake changes to Brembo disk brake. Gold wheels. CB500 cup race series starts. Special silver model with cup logo introduced. Production moved to Italy.
[edit] CB500-W & CB500S-W (1998)
CB500-W (naked bike) now available in red, yellow, black and silver. CB500-SW first 'sport' half-faired model with new headlight, clocks and bar layout. Came in red, yellow and black.
[edit] CB500-X & CB500S-X (December 1998)
No changes.
[edit] CB500-Y & CB500S-Y (2000-2003)
Colours change to black, red and metallic blue.
