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Navigation: Index --- Motorcycle Specs Handbook --- Honda --- 1998

1998 Honda CB500
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• 1998 Honda CB500

Manufacturer - Make - Model - Year: Honda CB 500 1998
Motorcycle Style: Standard

Engine Type: 499 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Parallel Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 73 mm x 59.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Valves DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: VP, 33mm
Ignition System: CDI
Claimed Horsepower: 58 hp (43.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 47 Nm (34.7 ft. lbs) @ 8000 rpm

Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain

Suspension - Front: 37 mm telescopic forks, 115 mm travel
Suspension - Rear: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability , 117 mm travel

Tire - Front: 110/80-17
Tire - Rear: 130/80-17
Brakes - Front: single 296 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: single 240 mm disc with 1-piston calipers

Overall - Length: 2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall - Width: 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall - Height: 1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 18 l (4.8 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 173 kg (381.4 pounds)

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