Honda FT500 (1982-83)

The Honda FT 500 Ascot was a motorcycle model produced in 1982-83 that featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 497cc/30 cubic inches. The engine boasted a SOHC design with four valves per cylinder, 35mm Keihin induction, and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. The bike had electronic ignition and an electric starter, offering a maximum output of 34 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque at 6200 and 5000 rpm, respectively. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive, with front suspension consisting of 37mm air-assisted forks and a rear suspension of dual gas shocks with spring preload adjustability. The front wheel travel was 152mm/5.9 inches, and the rear wheel travel was 84mm/3.3 inches. The bike had single-piston caliper brakes with a single 296mm disc at the front and a single 276mm disc at the rear. The front tire size was 3.50-19, while the rear tire size was 4.25-18. The FT 500 Ascot had a wet weight of 175 kg/385.8 lbs and a fuel capacity of 13 liters/3.4 US gallons, with an average consumption of 47.9 mpg. The bike had a standing quarter-mile of 15.0 seconds at 81.5 mph, with a top speed of 93 mph.

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Make Model: Honda FT 500 Ascot