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HONDA CB500E (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1994, 1995

HONDA CB500E 1994-1995 2 Photos
HONDA CB500E (1994-1995)HONDA CB500E (1994-1995)

In 1995, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500E, a standard middle-weight machine part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable motorcycles of different displacements.

The bike featured a subtle cowl and a wide and comfortable seat with an aluminum grab rail, while the handlebar, brake, and clutch levers were finished in matte black paint. The chromed headlight and a pair of round mirrors completed the classic style, while the water-cooled engine offered a splash of modern technology.

The Honda CB500E was a standard motorcycle that had its debut in 1993, and with a low cost, reliability, and good handling, the bike was a popular choice for commuters and motorcycle couriers. Also, the bike was used for racing in the Honda CB500 Cup in the United Kingdom.

In addition, the bike came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as cast aluminum wheels, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a black-finished steel frame, a round headlight with a chromed housing, an analog instrument panel, and a completely blacked-out exhaust system.

The suspension was handled by a 37 mm telescopic fork on the front and twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, while the stopping power was achieved by a single 296 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single 160 mm drum braking unit on the rear.

For power, the 1995 Honda CB500E took its thrust from a 499cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 58 hp at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm ( 32 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.

HONDA CB500E 1994-1995

HONDA CB500E 499

engine specs
Type:liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement:499 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.9x2.3 in OR 74 mm
Compression Ratio:10.5:1
Horsepower:58/9500 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:35/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 47/8000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:2x32mm Keihin carburetors
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:-
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:37mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual shock absorbers
Front Brake:dual 296mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake:160mm drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:30.5 in OR 775 mm
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:375 lbs OR 170 kg
Fuel Capacity:4.8 gallons OR 18.2 L
tyres specs
Front:110/80-17
Rear:130/80-17
power system specs
Power pack:-
Nominal Capacity:-
Maximum Capacity:-
Charger type:-
Charging time (normal):-
Charging time (quick):-
Range:-
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