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Honda CB 500S (1997-98)

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Honda CB 500S (1997-98)

At a glance

Capacity
499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Power
58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Torque
47 Nm / 31.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Seat height
775 mm / 30.5 in

The full picture.

The Honda CB 500S motorcycle was manufactured in 1997 and 1998. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 499cc. The motorcycle has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and uses a CDI ignition system. It has a maximum power of 58 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 47 Nm at 8000 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension features 37mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a twin shock adjustable system. The front brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 110/80-17 and 130/80-17, respectively. The seat height is 775 mm, and the dry weight is 179 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500S

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1997 – 98
EngineFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke73 x 59 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Induction2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors
IgnitionCDI
StartingElectric
Max Power58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque47 Nm / 31.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChan
Front Suspension37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel,
Rear SuspensionTwin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel.
Front BrakesSingle 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre110/80-17
Rear Tyre130/80-17
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight179 Kg / 394.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal