Honda CB 500 (CB500S): review, history, specs

Class: standard

Production: 1994-2002

Also called: Honda CB500 Twin

Models
Honda CB 500 1994-2002 (Europe)	Honda CB 500 S 1998-2002 (Europe)
Honda CB500	Honda CB500S

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine	Colors
1994	Europe	Name: Honda CB500 Frame: PC26XXXXXXX, PC27XXXXXXX, JH2PC26XXXX~ Code: CB500R	Honda CB500
1996	Europe	Name: Honda CB500 Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~, ZDCPC33XXXX~ Code: CB500T	Honda CB500
1997	Europe	Name: Honda CB500 Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~ Code: CB500V	Honda CB500
1998	Europe	Name: Honda CB500, Honda CB500S Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~ Code: CB500W, CB500SW	Honda CB500 Honda CB500S
1999	Europe	Name: Honda CB500, Honda CB500S Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~ Code: CB500X, CB500SX	Honda CB500 Honda CB500S
2000	Europe	Name: Honda CB500, Honda CB500S Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~ Code: CB500Y, CB500SY	Honda CB500 Honda CB500S
2002	Europe	Name: Honda CB500, Honda CB500S Frame: ZDCPC32XXXX~ Code: CB5002, CB500S2	Honda CB500 Honda CB500S

Specifications

Honda CB500 / CB500S: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2090 mm / 82,3 in
	Overall width	720 mm / 28,3 in
	Overall height	1050 mm / 41,3 in – CB500 1160 mm / 45,6 in – CB500S
	Seat height	775 mm / 30,5 in
	Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56,3 in – CB500 1435 mm / 56,5 in – CB500S
	Ground clearance	145 mm / 5,7 in
	Dry weight	170 kg / 375 lbs – CB500R, CB500T 173 kg / 381 lbs – CB500V/W/X/Y 179 kg / 395 lbs – CB500S
	Curb (wet) weight
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 37 mm, 115 mm / 4,5 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 117 mm / 4,6 in Adjustment: 5-position pre-load
	Front tire size	110/80-17 57H
	Rear tire size	130/80-17 65H
	Front brake	Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper Nissin – CB500R, CB500T Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper Brembo – CB500V/W/X/Y, CB500S
	Rear brake	160 mm drum – CB500R, CB500T Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper Brembo – CB500V/W/X/Y, CB500S
	Fuel capacity	18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (2,5 l - reserve)
	Trail	113 mm / 4,45 in – CB500 108 mm / 4,25 in – CB500S
	Fuel economy / consumption	4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Water cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders in-line
	Bore & Stroke	73,0 x 59,5 mm
	Displacement	499 cm³
	Compression ratio	10.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	57 hp (42,5 kW) / 9500 rpm
	Max. torque	47 Nm (4,8 kgm) / 8000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	4,9 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	193 km/h (120 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetors, 2x Keihin VP 34 mm
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.947
	Final reduction	2.666
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	3.461 2.235 1.750 1.478 1.280 1.130
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator
	Battery capacity	12V-8Ah

Images

Honda CB500 / CB500S: images, gallery.

Videos

Honda CB500 / CB500S: video.

Honda CB500 1997

Manuals

Honda CB500 / CB500S: manuals, parts, microfiches.

Honda CB500 (Twin): Haynes Service & Repair Manual, 1993-2001

↑ motorcyclenews.com | "Honda CB500 (1994-2003) Review" | Average fuel consumption
↑ motoprofi.com | Honda CB 500 1996 | 0-60 mph
↑ motorcyclenews.com | "Honda CB500 (1994-2003) Review" | Top speed

[1] torcyclenews.com | "Honda CB500 (1994-2003) Review" | Average fuel consumption

[2] toprofi.com | Honda CB 500 1996 | 0-60 mph

[3] torcyclenews.com | "Honda CB500 (1994-2003) Review" | Top speed

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