Honda CB500E (1995-97)

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.

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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