Honda FT500 (1982)

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The Honda FT 400 Ascot is a motorcycle from 1982 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It has a capacity of 398cc with a 35mm Keihin induction system and CDI ignition. The motorcycle has a compression ratio and a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension features 37mm air-assisted forks with a 152mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension consists of dual gas shocks with adjustable spring preload and 84mm wheel travel. Breaking is provided by a single piston caliper that operates on a single 296mm disc at the front and a single 276mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle has a front tire measuring 3.50-19 and a rear tire measuring 4.25-18. It weighs 171 kg and has a fuel capacity of 13 Litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda FT 400 Ascot

Year: 1982


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 398
Bore x Stroke:
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio:
Induction: 35mm Keihin
Ignition: CDI
Starting:
Max Power:
Max Torque:
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 37mm Air assisted forks, 152mm wheel. travel
Rear Suspension: Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable. 84mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.25-18
Dry-Weight: 171 kg
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres

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