The Honda CB 500 Four K2 is a 1973 motorcycle with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine that has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498 cc. The bike is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, with induction through 4x 22mm Keihin carburetors and ignition through battery with points. The CB 500 Four has a maximum power of 48 hp at 9000 rpm and supports both electric start and kickstart. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shocks and adjustable spring preload. The front brake has a single disc and a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is drum. The bike has a 64-degree rake and a trail of 105mm/4.1 inches. The wet weight of the Honda CB 500 Four is 201 kg/445.3 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 14 liters/3.7 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500 Four K2
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
