Honda CB 500E (1993-94)

The Honda CB 500E is a motorcycle model that was produced between 1993 and 1994. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 499cc and a liquid cooling system. The compression ratio is 10.5:1 and the ignition is CDI. The bike has a maximum power of 58hp at 9500rpm and maximum torque of 47Nm at 8000rpm. The transmission is six-speed and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is 37mm telescopic forks and the rear suspension is twin shock adjustable. The front and rear brakes are single 296mm disc and 160mm drum respectively. The bike has a seat height of 775mm, dry weight of 170kg and fuel capacity of 18 litres. The average fuel consumption is 18.1 km/lit and the braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 ranges from 12.9m to 40.2m. The standing quarter-mile time is 13.1 seconds with a top speed of 186.4 km/h. The Honda CB 500E was tested in Tuttomoto in 1994.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500E

Year: 1993 – 94

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 73 x 59 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Induction: 2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 47 Nm / 31.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chan

Front Suspension: 37mm Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Twin shock adjustable.

Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum

Front Tyre: 110/80-17

Rear Tyre: 130/80-17

Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in

Dry Weight: 170 kg / 374.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

Consumption Average: 18.1 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 40.2 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.1 sec / 156.0 km/h

Top Speed: 186.4 km/h / 115.8 mph

Road Test: Tuttomoto 1994