Honda CB500 (2001-03)

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.

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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