The Honda CB 500 Four K is a motorcycle produced in 1971 with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 498cc, a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and an induction of 4x 22mm Keihin. The bike has a maximum power of 48 horsepower at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque which is not specified. It is equipped with a 5 speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shock’s with adjustable spring preload. The front brakes feature a single disc 1 piston caliper while the rear brakes are a drum. The tyre sizes for the front and rear are 3.25-19 and 3.50-18, respectively. The rake is 64 degrees and the trail is 105mm/4.1in. The wet weight of the bike is 201kg/445.3lbs and the fuel capacity is 14 litres/3.7 US gal. The Honda CB 500 Four K can be started with an electric starter supported with a kick starter.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500 Four K
| Year | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 22mm Keihin |
| Ignition | Battery, with points |
| Starting | Electric starter supported with kickstarter |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, double hydraulic shock’s with adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rake | 64 degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm /4.1 in |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg / 445.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
