| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1993-2003 |
| Successor | CBF500 |
| Class | Naked bike |
| Engine | 499 cc parallel twin |
| Power | 57.1 hp at 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm at 8000 RPM |
| Transmission | Chain |
| Brakes | Brembo/Nissin, Front: 296 mm single disk, Rear: 240 mm single disk |
| Tires | 110/80-17" 57H front, 130/80-17 65H rear |
| Rake, Trail | 27°20', 113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm |
| Dimensions | L 2090 mm W 720 mm H 1050 mm |
| Seat height | 775 mm |
| Weight | 170 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 18 l |
The Honda CB500 is a naked motorcycle which was produced by Honda from 1993 to 2003. It is popular with riding schools and motorcycle couriers and is suited as a commuter bike It is raced in the United Kingdom 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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The 499 cc 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 (31,000 miles), the engine was in perfect condition. At 100,000 km (62,000 miles) 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 | 499 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73 × 59.5 mm (2.9 × 2.34 in) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Camshafts | Dual overhead cams, chain driven |
| Carbs | 2 x 34mm flat-slide Keihin VPs |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised, electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol 91 octane minimum |
First model. Naked version only, rear drum brake. Nissin front brake. Made in Japan.
No significant changes. Some of these were made in Italy.
Front brake changes to Brembo, rear brake changes to Brembo disk brake. Silver wheels. CB500 cup race series starts. Special silver model with cup logo introduced. Production moved to Italy.
CB500-W (naked bike). CB500-SW first 'sport' half-faired model with new headlight, clocks and bar layout.
No technichal changes.
No technical changes.
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