Honda CB500 Twin Super Sport Motorcycles

1974-75 500 Twin DOHC (CB500T0)

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder,
Bore and Stroke	70.0 x 64.8 mm
Ignition	Breaker points and condenser
Displacement	499cc (30.4 cid)
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Dual CV Keihin Carburetors
Max. Power Output	42 hp 30.7 KW @ 8000 rpm
Max. Torque	21.8 @ 7000 rpm
Starter	N/A
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5 speed
Final Drive	chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Swinging fork
Rear Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tire	3.50-19
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Wet-Weight	209 kg (460 lb)
Fuel Capacity	13 Litres (3.4 Gal)
OTHER
Color	Glory Brown Metallic

• The “CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM” decals were gold
• The pinstripes were also gold
• The seat was brown
• The instrument faces were black
• The serial number began CB500T-1000001.

1976-78 CB500T 500 Twin DOHC

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke	70.0 x 64.8 mm
Ignition	Breaker points and condenser
Displacement	499cc (30.4 cid)
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Dual CV Keihin Carburetors
Max. Power Output	42 hp 30.7 KW @ 8000 rpm
Max. Torque	21.8 @ 7000 rpm
Starter	N/A
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5 speed
Final Drive	chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Swinging fork
Rear Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tire	3.50-19
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Wet-Weight	209 kg (460 lb)
Fuel Capacity	13 Litres (3.4 Gal)
OTHER
Color	Candy Antares Red Glory Brown Metallic

• The “CB500T DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM” decals were gold
• The pinstripes were also gold
• The seat was brown
• The instrument faces were green
• The serial number began CB500T-2000001.

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