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Honda CB 500S (2001-03)

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Honda CB 500S (2001-03)

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.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2001 -03
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