Honda CB500T (1977-78)

The Honda CB500T was a motorcycle produced between 1977-78. It had a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498cc or 30.4 cu-in. Fuel was delivered by a Keihin carburetor and battery induction ignition. The bike was capable of producing a maximum power of 42 hp or 30.7 kW at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 29.5 Nm or 21.8 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. It had a compression ratio of 8.5:1, a 5-speed transmission, and a final drive chain. The front suspension consisted of telescopic hydraulic forks with 121 mm or 4.7 in of wheel travel, while the rear suspension was a swinging fork with 79 mm or 3.1 in of wheel travel. The front brake was a single disc, and the rear brake was a drum brake. The bike also had a wheelbase of 1410 mm or 56 inches, a seat height of 860 mm or 31.0 in, and a wet weight of 209 kg or 463.0 lbs. The fuel capacity was 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500T

Year: 1977 – 78
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder,
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 64.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Battery induction
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 42 hp / 30.7 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 29.5 Nm / 21.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 121 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork
Rear Wheel Travel: 79 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 56 in
Seat Height: 860 mm / 31.0 in
Wet Weight: 209 kg / 463.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal