Honda CB500 Four (1972)

The Honda CB 500 Four K1 is a 1972 motorcycle equipped with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. It has a cooling system that operates through air cooling, and an ignition system that is powered by a battery with points. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shocks that have adjustable spring preload. The front brake is a single disc with a 1 piston caliper while the rear brake is a drum. The bike has a 64-degree rake and a trail of 105mm. It has a wet weight of 201kg and a fuel capacity of 14 litres. The bike has a maximum power of 48hp at 9000rpm and a maximum torque that was not specified. The bike comes equipped with both an electric starter and a kickstarter. The bike’s front tyre measures 3.25-19 while the rear tyre measures 3.50-18.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500 Four K1

Year: 1972
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