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Honda CB 500 - 1999 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 1999 |
| Model | Honda CB 500 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, calbe-operated |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 2 x 34 mm VP type |
| Max RPM | 10500 |
| Torque | 34.70 |
| Power | 57.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Twin |
| Capacity: | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,050 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 173.0 kg (381.4 pounds) |
Honda CB 500 dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo single piston sliding caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 130/80-17 65H |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/80-17 57H |
| Rear suspension travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Twin shoks acting on a steel, box-section swingarm |
| Front suspension travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | 37 mm oil-damped telescopic forks |
| Trail | 113 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3295 HP/kg |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 13.500 seconds |
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litres (0.20 quarts) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles) | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
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