The Honda CB 500E is a motorcycle produced between 1995 and 1997, featuring a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 499cc. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system, 2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors and CDI ignition, producing a maximum power of 58 hp at 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 47 Nm at 8000 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of 37mm telescopic forks and the rear suspension is twin shock adjustable. The front brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2 piston caliper and a 160mm drum in the rear. The bike has a seat height of 775mm and a dry weight of 170kg with a fuel capacity of 18 litres. The average fuel consumption is 18.1 km/lit, while the braking ability is 12.9m from 60 to 0 and 40.2m from 100 to 0. It can cover the standing 1/4 mile in 13.1 sec, reaching 156.0 km/h and the top speed is 186.4 km/h or 115.8 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 500E
| Year | 1995 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm Drum |
| 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 |
