Honda CB500 (1998-00)

The Honda CB 500E motorcycle was produced from 1998-2000 and features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 499 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and an induction of 2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors. The bike produces a max power of 58 hp at 9500 rpm and a max torque of 47 Nm at 8000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension features 37mm telescopic forks while the rear suspension is twin shock adjustable. Braking is achieved through single disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The motorcycle has a seat height of 775 mm and a dry weight of 170 kg. Its fuel capacity is 18 litres and has a fuel consumption average of 18.1 km/lit. The bike can achieve a top speed of 186.4 km/h and has a standing 1/4 mile of 13.1 sec at 156.0 km/h. It was reviewed positively by Tuttomoto in 1994.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500E

Year: 1998 – 00

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

Rear Suspension: Twin shock adjustable.

Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Single disc

Front Tyre: 110/80-17

Rear Tyre: 130/80-17

Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in

Dry Weight: 170 kg / 374.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

Consumption Average: 18.1 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 40.2 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.1 sec / 156.0 km/h

Top Speed: 186.4 km/h / 115.8 mph

Road Test: Tuttomoto 1994