Honda CB500 twin

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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.[1] 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).[1]

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.[1]

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Model history

1994: CB500R naked version launched. Rear drum brake. Nissin front disk brake. Made in Japan.[1]

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)

Engine type 8v parallel twin,[1] 180-degree crankshaft
Engine cooling Liquid
Number of cylinders 2
Valves per cylinder 4
Valve actuation Double overhead cam
Cam drive Chain
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Compression ratio 10.5:1
Max rpm 10500
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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[1]
Frame Steel tubular cradle[1]
Suspension Front: conventional forks, preload. Rear: swinging arm, twin shock absorbers[1]
Tyres Front: 110/80-17" 57H. Rear: 130/80-17 65H[1]
Brakes Brembo Front: 296 mm single disk. Rear: 240 mm single disk[1]
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References

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