Honda CB 500T (1975-76)

The Honda CB 500T is a motorcycle model produced from 1975 to 1976. It features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a 498cc capacity, and a Keihin carburetor. The bike has a maximum power of 34 horsepower at 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 29.5 Nm at 7000 RPM. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has a semi-double cradle frame and telescopic hydraulic forks for the front suspension with 121mm of wheel travel. The rear suspension is a swinging fork with 79mm of wheel travel. The front brakes are a single disc, while the rear brakes are a drum. The Honda CB 500T weighs 293kg or 425lbs and has a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons. The motorcycle has a seat height of 860mm or 31 inches and a wheelbase of 1410mm or 56 inches.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500T

Year: 1975 – 76

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder,

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 64.8 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Induction: Keihin carburetor

Ignition: Battery induction

Starting: Electric & Kick

Max Power: 34 hp / 25 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 29.5 Nm / 21.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Semi-double cradle

Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks

Front Wheel Travel: 121 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Swinging fork

Rear Wheel Travel: 79 mm / 3.1 in

Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 3.75-18

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 56 in

Seat Height: 860 mm / 31.0 in

Wet Weight: 293 kg / 425 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal