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Honda CB500T

Honda standard motorcycle (1975–1976)

Field	Value
name	Honda CB500T
image	Honda CB500T.jpg
caption	1975 CB500T
manufacturer	Honda
production	1975–1976
predecessor	CB450
engine	498 cc DOHC parallel twin
bore_stroke	70.0 ×
compression	8.5:1
top_speed	101 mph
power	34 bhp at 8,500 rpm (claimed)
torque	22 lbft at 7,000 rpm
transmission	5-speed
frame	Semi-double cradle
suspension	Front: telescopic fork, travel 121 mm
Rear: swinging arm, travel 79 mm
brakes	Front: single disc
Rear: drum
tires	Front: 3.25s/19-4PR rib pattern
Rear 3.75S/18-4PR block pattern
wheelbase	1410 mm
length	2140 mm
width	835 mm
height	1135 mm (less mirrors)
seat_height	810 mm
dry_weight	193 kg
fuel_capacity	16 L

Note

the 1975 motorcycle

Rear: swinging arm, travel 79 mm Rear: drum Rear 3.75S/18-4PR block pattern

The Honda CB500T is a standard motorcycle built by Honda and sold in 1975 and 1976. It bears a close resemblance to the model from which it was derived — the later 5-speed version of the CB450 which was discontinued in 1974.

Details

The engine is an air-cooled 498 cc double overhead cam (DOHC) vertical parallel twin with 180° crankshaft angle, and torsion bar valve springs. The air/fuel mixture is delivered by two 32 mm Keihin Constant Velocity (CV) carburetors.

The transmission is a 5-speed.

Reception

While not receiving much praise from reviewers or riders, Cycle World took note of its comfortable and roomy seat in its 1975 test, writing, "Unusual in that it is brown in color, it is long enough to carry a briefcase or passenger without crowding the rider. And the padding is soft enough for comfort. Believe us, without this seat you couldn’t ride a 500T very far and get off smiling."

References

Ric Anderson. (January–February 2006). "Honda CB500T". Motorcycle Classics.
. ["1975 Honda CB500T"](https://www.motorbikecatalog.com/moto/1975/59435/honda_cb500t.html).

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