Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2001, 2002
The Honda CB500S was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2003. The bike was part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable machines of different displacements and good performance.
The CB500S was a well-balanced motorcycle that handled both urban commuting and long-distance touring, with an upright seating position, comfortable seat, and windscreen, which provided a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience. In addition, the bike featured a low maintenance cost and great fuel efficiency, which made it a popular choice for riders of all levels of experience.
In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB500S, a motorcycle in its sixth year of production that didn't introduce any changes whatsoever. The bike delivered the same specifications as the first model that debuted in 1997.
In addition, the bike came equipped from the factory with standard features that included gold-finished six-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a wide handlebar, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, a rectangular headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a blacked-out exhaust system, and a black-finished steel frame.
In the performance department, the 2002 Honda CB500S took its thrust from a 499cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 58 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 47 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.
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 carburetor |
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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 adjustable shock absorbers | Front Brake: | single 296mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 395 lbs OR 179 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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