Honda CB 500 Super Sport (1971)

The Honda CB 500 Super Sport is a classic motorcycle model from 1971. It has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. The bike is air cooled with a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and uses 4x 22mm Keihin induction. The ignition is supported by a battery with points and it can be started with an electric starter or kickstarter. The maximum power output is 48hp at 9000rpm, but maximum torque is not specified. The transmission has 5 speeds and the final drive is done through a chain. The front suspension uses a telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shocks that have adjustable spring preload. The brakes are a single disc with 1 piston caliper in the front, and a drum brake in the rear. The front tyre is 3.25-19 and the rear tyre is 3.50-18. The bike weighs 201 kg and has a fuel capacity of 14 liters (3.7 US gal). The rake is 64 degrees and the trail is 105mm (4.1 in).

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500 Super Sport

Year: 1971

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