1986 Honda VT 500 E

Honda VT 500 E
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Honda VT 500 E
Honda VT 500 E

General motorcycle information

Model
Honda VT 500 E
Year
1986
Category
Sport
Rating
  3.3 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
29.96 cubic inches (491.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
50.0 horsepowers (37.3 kiloWatts) at 9000 RPM
Torque
30.98 pound-foot/lbf-ft (42.00 Nm / 4.28 kgf-m) at 7000 RPM
Compression
10.5:1
Bore x stroke
4.33 x 3.78 inches (71.0 x 62.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.79 litres/100 km, 20.9 km/l or 49.1 mpg
Top speed
187.0 kmh (116.2 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
100/90-18
Rear tyre
120/80-18
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
396.8 pounds (180.0 kg)
Wet weight
449.7 pounds (204.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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