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Honda CB500 Hornet

Honda CB500 Hornet

Engine
471cc
Seat height
31.1 in
Curb weight
414 lbs
Fuel capacity
4.5 gal
Model ID
CB500FA
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Honda CB500 Hornet

Specifications

Engine

Engine
471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke
Displacement
471cc
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Bore x stroke
67.0mm x 66.8mm
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Valve train
DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fuel system
Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body
Horsepower
47 hp (EU rating)
Torque
32 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (EU rating)

Drivetrain

Transmission
Six-speed manual
Final drive
O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T

Chassis & Suspension

Front suspension
41mm inverted Showa® SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel
Rear suspension
Single shock; 4.7-inch travel
Front wheel travel
4.7 in
Rear wheel travel
4.7 in
Rake
25.5°
Trail
4 in

Brakes & Tires

Front brake
Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS
Rear brake
Single 240mm disc; ABS
Front tire
120/70R-17
Rear tire
160/60-17

Dimensions

Wheelbase
55.5 in
Seat height
31.1 in

Capacities

Curb weight
414 lbs
Fuel capacity
4.5 gal