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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1971 |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Ignition type | Battery, with points |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork. Rear: Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 1 piston caliper Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Weight | (dry), 201 kg / 445.3 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork. while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload. The CB500 Supersport was fitted with a 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview
| Make Model | Honda CB 500 Super Sport |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 22mm Keihin |
| Ignition | Battery, with points |
| Starting | Electric starter supported with kickstarter |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rake | 64° |
| Trail | 105 mm /4.1 in |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg / 445.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |