Honda CB500 Four (1971)

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.

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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