Honda CB 500T (1975-76)

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The Honda CB 500T is a motorcycle model produced from 1975 to 1976. It features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a 498cc capacity, and a Keihin carburetor. The bike has a maximum power of 34 horsepower at 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 29.5 Nm at 7000 RPM. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has a semi-double cradle frame and telescopic hydraulic forks for the front suspension with 121mm of wheel travel. The rear suspension is a swinging fork with 79mm of wheel travel. The front brakes are a single disc, while the rear brakes are a drum. The Honda CB 500T weighs 293kg or 425lbs and has a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons. The motorcycle has a seat height of 860mm or 31 inches and a wheelbase of 1410mm or 56 inches.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500T

Year: 1975 – 76


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: 34 hp / 25 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 29.5 Nm / 21.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle
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: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 3.75-18
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 56 in
Seat Height: 860 mm / 31.0 in
Wet Weight: 293 kg / 425 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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