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Italia1999 Honda CB 500
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
30.45 cubic inches (499.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
57.0 horsepowers (42.5 kiloWatts)
at 9500 RPM
Torque
25.59 pound-foot/lbf-ft (34.70 Nm / 3.54 kgf-m)
at 8000 RPM
Compression
-
Bore x stroke
-
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.50 litres/100 km, 18.2 km/l or 42.8 mpg
Top speed
193.0 kmh (119.9 mph)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
27.0°
Trail
6.90 inches (113.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.02 inches (115.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.14 inches (117.0 mm)
Front tyre
110/80-17 57H
Rear tyre
130/80-17 65H
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.06 inches (296.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
14.64 inches (240.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
381.4 pounds (173.0 kg)
Seat height
47.3 inches (775 mm)
Wheelbase
87.6 inches (1435 mm)
Overall length
127.5 inches (2090 mm)
Overall width
43.9 inches (720 mm)
Overall height
64.1 inches (1050 mm)
Ground clearance
8.8 inches (145 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.76 gallons (18.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.66 gallons (2.5 litres)
Oil capacity
0.82 gallons (3.1 litres)
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