Honda CB 500S (1997-98)

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

Year: 1997 – 98
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, 115mm wheel travel,
Rear Suspension: Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80-17
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight: 179 Kg / 394.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal