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.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda FT 500 Ascot

Year: 1982-83
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.. cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Induction: 35mm Keihin
Ignition: Battery powered inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 6200 rpm
Max Torque: 40 Nm / 29.5 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 37mm Air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel: 152 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 84 mm / 3.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.25-18
Wet Weight: 175 kg / 385.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 47.9 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 81.5 mph
Top Speed: 93 mph