Honda CB500 Four (1973)

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The Honda CB 500 Four K2 is a 1973 motorcycle with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine that has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498 cc. The bike is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, with induction through 4x 22mm Keihin carburetors and ignition through battery with points. The CB 500 Four has a maximum power of 48 hp at 9000 rpm and supports both electric start and kickstart. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shocks and adjustable spring preload. The front brake has a single disc and a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is drum. The bike has a 64-degree rake and a trail of 105mm/4.1 inches. The wet weight of the Honda CB 500 Four is 201 kg/445.3 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 14 liters/3.7 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500 Four K2

Year: 1973


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56.0 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 4x 22mm Keihin
Ignition: Battery, with points
Starting: Electric starter supported with kickstarter
Max Power: 48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork.
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, double hydraulic shock’s with adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Rake: 64 degrees
Trail: 105 mm /4.1 in
Wet Weight: 201 kg / 445.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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