Honda CB 500S is a motorcycle that was produced between 2001 and 2003. The bike is powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 499 cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. Induction is handled by two 32mm Keihin CV carburetors while ignition is done through CDI. The bike has an electric starting system and can produce a maximum power of 58 hp at 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 47 Nm at 8000 rpm. The bike’s transmission system has six speeds and it has a chain final drive.
It has a front suspension system that consists of 37mm telescopic forks with 115mm of wheel travel while the rear suspension is made up of twin shocks. The front brakes consist of a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper while the rear has a single 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike runs on 110/80-17 front and 130/80-17 rear tires. The seat height is 775mm and it has a dry weight of 179 kg. The fuel capacity is 18 liters or 4.7 US gallons. In summary, the Honda CB 500S is a reliable and capable motorcycle that offers a comfortable ride and is suitable for long journeys.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500S
| Year | 2001 -03 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
