The Honda FT 500 motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175 kg (385.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda FT 500 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 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 11% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 50th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.
175 kg — heavier than about 40% of Honda models, or lighter than about 60%.
13.5 L — larger than about 50% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.154 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 154.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 89.0 x 90 mm (3.5 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
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 | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 175 kg (385.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 147.0 km/h (91.3 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Flat track racer |
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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.