Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2001, 2002
In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500E, a motorcycle in its tenth year of production with a low cost, reliability, and good handling that made it a popular choice for commuters and motorcycle couriers. Also, the bike was used for racing in the Honda CB500 Cup in the United Kingdom.
The Honda CB500E was a middle-weight motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1993 to 2003. The bike was part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series of motorcycles with different engine displacements known for their reliability and performance.
Right from the factory, the bike came equipped 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 disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear.
In the performance department, the 2002 Honda CB500E was set in motion by a 499cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fitted with two Kehin carburetors and delivered an output power of 58 hp at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm ( 32 lb-ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.
Overall, the Honda CB500E was a reliable and capable machine that offered smooth power delivery and good handling.
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 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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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 |
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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 |
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tyres specs | Front: | 110/80-17 | Rear: | 130/80-17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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