Honda vt 500 c (1985)

Technical data

Category

Classic

Rating

3.8 / 5

Displacement

491 cc

Power

50 PS

Torque

42 Nm

Cylinders

V2

Engine type

Four-stroke

Gearbox

6-speed

Bore

71 mm

Stroke

62 mm

Fuel system

Vergaser. 2 × 32 mm Keihin

Valve train

Single overhead camshaft (SOHC)

Cooling

Liquid

Final drive

Shaft

Capacities

Fuel capacity

11.5 l

Dimensions & weight

Dry weight

183 kg

Wheelbase

1,490 mm

Seat height

770 mm

Brakes & chassis

Front brake

Single disc, Two-piston calipers

Rear brake

Drum brake

Front tyre

100/90-18

Rear tyre

130/90-16

Front suspension

Luftverstellbare Vorderradgabeln mit Führungsachse und vorderer Verstrebung

Rear suspension

Schwenkgabel mit doppelt einstellbaren Stoßdämpfern

Colour options

• Bonbons „Wineberry“ – rot
• Black