The Honda CB500E is a 499cc four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder motorcycle produced from 2001 to 2003. It has a liquid-cooled engine with a 10.5:1 compression ratio, 2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors, and CDI ignition. This motorcycle can produce a maximum power of 58 hp at 9500 rpm and a max torque of 47 Nm at 8000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission, chan final drive, and a seat height of 775 mm. The front suspension consists of 37mm telescopic forks, and the rear has twin shock adjustable suspension. It also has a braking distance of 12.9 m when stopping from 60 km/h and a consumption average of 18.1 km/lit. The top speed of the Honda CB500E is 186.4 km/h, and in a quarter-mile standing test, it can reach 13.1 seconds at 156.0 km/h. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 170 kg, and it has an 18-liter fuel capacity. A Tuttomoto road test from 1994 reviewed the Honda CB500E.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500E
| 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 |
| 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 |
