Honda CB500 twin#CBR500R, CB500F, CB500X (2013-)

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{{Infobox motorcycle|name=Honda CB500 twin (1993 through 2003)|image=File:Honda CB500 twin.jpg|manufacturer=Honda|successor=CBF500|class=Motorcycle|engine={{convert|499|cc|abbr=on}} 2-cylinder four-stroke in - line engine , DOHC |bore_stroke={{Convert|73|×|59.5|mm|2|abbr=on}} |compression=10.5 : 1|top_speed=193 km/h|power=42.5 kW (57 hp) at 9500 rpm|torque=47 Nm at 8000 rpm|ignition=contactless digital|transmission=6-speed
Gear ratios:
Sprocket / Sprocket: 15/40 teeth
Primary: 1,947
Secondary: 2,666
1st gear: 3,461
2nd gear: 2,235
3rd gear: 1,750
4th gear: 1,478
5th gear: 1,280
6th gear: 1,130|brakes=Front: single disc brake Ø 296 mm with double piston caliper from Nissin (PC 26 + PC 32 (1996)
Or
Brembo (PC 32, from model year 1997)
Rear: drum brake Ø 160 mm (PC 26 + PC 32 (1996)
Or
Single disc brake Ø 240 mm (PC 32, from model year 1997)|tires=Front: 110/80-17 57H
Rear: 130/80-17 65H|wheelbase=1430 mm|length=2170 mm|width=720 mm|height=1050 mm|seat_height=77.5|dry_weight=170 kg|fuel_capacity=(with reserve) = 18 L
(reserve tank) = 2.5 L|fuel_consumption=5.8 L/100 km or 17.2 km/L|range=315 km|footnotes=Haynes Honda CB500 Service and Repair Manual by Phil Mather}}

Honda CB500 twins were a family of medium-sized standard motorcycles produced by Honda from 1993 until 2003. Because of their low cost, reliability, and good handling they were popular with commuters, and Motorcycle couriers.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/bikereviews/searchresults/bike-reviews/honda/honda-cb500-1994--2003/|publisher=Motorcycle News|title=HONDA CB500 (1994-2003) Review}} They were also raced in the United Kingdom in the Honda CB500 Cup (changed its name in 2009 to the Thundersport 500 when Suzuki GS500 and Kawasaki ER-5 were included).

The half-faired Honda CB500S was introduced in 1998. Production of the first CB500 twin range ceased in 2003 as the engines could not meet Euro 2 emission regulations.

According to Honda engineers, the 499 cc parallel twin DOHC engine was designed to last for {{convert|300000|km|abbr=in}}. One motorcycle was tested by Moto Revue from 1993 through 1996. Dismantled at {{convert|50000|km|mi|abbr=in}}, the engine was in perfect condition. At {{convert|100000|km|mi|abbr=in}} only the cam chain and the pistons were replaced, although, in the tester's opinion, it could have run with the original parts for longer with no problems.{{cite web|url=http://xavier26.free.fr/cb500/php_pages/cb500_300000_km.php|publisher=Moto Revue|title=Moto Revue article|language=French}}

Model history

1994: CB500R naked version launched. Rear drum brake. Nissin front disk brake. Made in Japan.

1995: No change

1996: CB500T. No significant changes. Some CB500Ts made in Italy.

1996, November: CB500V. Brakes changed to Brembo. Rear drum brake changed to disk. Silver wheels. CB500 Cup race series introduced. Special silver model with cup logo introduced. Production moved to Italy.

1998: CB500W naked version. CB500SW 'sport' half-faired version with new headlight introduced. New instruments and handlebar layout.

1998, December: CB500X, CB500SX. No technical changes.

2000 through 2003: CB500Y, CB500SY. No technical changes.

== Specification (CB500Y 2003) ==

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Engine type \| 8v parallel twin, 180-degree crankshaft
Engine cooling \| Liquid
Number of cylinders \| 2
Valves per cylinder \| 4
Valve actuation \| Double overhead cam
Cam drive \| Chain
Capacity \| {{convert\|499\|cc\|cid\|abbr=on}}
Bore x stroke \| {{convert\|73\|x\|59.5\|mm\|abbr=on}}
Compression ratio \| 10.5:1
Max rpm \| 10500
Power \| {{Convert\|57\|hp\|abbr=on}}
Torque \| {{Convert\|35\|lbft\|abbr=on}}
Fueling \| 2 of 34mm flat-slide Keihin VPs carburetors
Ignition \| Digital transistorised
Clutch \| Wet multi-plate
Gearbox \| 6 speed synchromesh
Final drive \| Chain
Fuel capacity \| 18L
Frame \| Steel tubular cradle
Suspension \| Front: conventional forks, preload. Rear: swinging arm, twin shock absorbers
Tyres \| Front: 110/80-17" 57H. Rear: 130/80-17 65H
Brakes \| Brembo Front: 296 mm single disk. Rear: 240 mm single disk
Dimensions \| Length: {{convert\|2090\|mm\|abbr=on}} Width:{{convert\|720\|mm\|abbr=on}} Height:{{convert\|1050\|mm\|abbr=on}}
Wheelbase \| {{convert\|1430\|mm\|abbr=on}}
Rake_trail \| 27°20', {{convert\|113\|mm\|abbr=on}}
seat_height \| {{convert\|775\|mm\|abbr=on}}
Weight (dry) \| {{convert\|173\|kg\|abbr=on}}

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Engine type

| 8v parallel twin, 180-degree crankshaft

Engine cooling

| Liquid

Number of cylinders

| 2

Valves per cylinder

| 4

Valve actuation

| Double overhead cam

Cam drive

| Chain

Capacity

| {{convert|499|cc|cid|abbr=on}}

Bore x stroke

| {{convert|73|x|59.5|mm|abbr=on}}

Compression ratio

| 10.5:1

Max rpm

| 10500

Power

| {{Convert|57|hp|abbr=on}}

Torque

| {{Convert|35|lbft|abbr=on}}

Fueling

| 2 of 34mm flat-slide Keihin VPs carburetors

Ignition

| Digital transistorised

Clutch

| Wet multi-plate

Gearbox

| 6 speed synchromesh

Final drive

| Chain

Fuel capacity

| 18L

Frame

| Steel tubular cradle

Suspension

| Front: conventional forks, preload. Rear: swinging arm, twin shock absorbers

Tyres

| Front: 110/80-17" 57H. Rear: 130/80-17 65H

Brakes

| Brembo Front: 296 mm single disk. Rear: 240 mm single disk

Dimensions

| Length: {{convert|2090|mm|abbr=on}} Width:{{convert|720|mm|abbr=on}} Height:{{convert|1050|mm|abbr=on}}

Wheelbase

| {{convert|1430|mm|abbr=on}}

Rake_trail

| 27°20', {{convert|113|mm|abbr=on}}

seat_height

| {{convert|775|mm|abbr=on}}

Weight (dry)

| {{convert|173|kg|abbr=on}}

References

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