Forum post about Honda CB500 1997
The CB500 is Honda’s take on the modern middleweight commuter bike, but with some differences. The engine is a conventional liquid-cooled parallel twin, with four-valve heads and balance shaft. The chassis is similarly unremarkable, being based around a simple steel-tube cradle frame, with a twin-shock rear swingarm and 37mm (1.5in) front forks holdin rather narrow 43cm (17in) wheels and tyres. The CB500 was never designed as a race bike, so when Honda launched a one-make roadster. But the lightly-modified bikes used in the series turned out to be surprisingly capable.
General information
Model - CB500
Year - 1997
Top speed - 193km/h
Engine type - 499cc, I/c parallel twin, eight-valve, DOHC
Maximum power - 42kW(56bhp) @ 9500rpm
Frame type - steel-tube cradle
Tyre size - front 110/80 17, rear 130/80 17
Final drive - chain
Gearbox - 6 speed
Weight - 173kg (381lb)
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