The Honda CB 500 S Sport motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 179 kg (394.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB 500 S Sport 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.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
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499 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
775 mm — taller than about 44% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 179 kg (394.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3240 hp/kg |
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