Honda CB 500S (2001-03)

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