The Honda CB 500 T motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 500 T compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
About 6% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 59th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
210 kg — heavier than about 59% of Honda models, or lighter than about 41%.
13 L — larger than about 49% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64.8 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 193 kg (425.5 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2176 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.