The Honda VT 500 E motorcycle specifications include a 491 cc (29.96 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 204 kg (449.7 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda VT 500 E 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 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.
About 13% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 70th 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.
50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.
491 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Honda models.
204 kg — heavier than about 55% of Honda models, or lighter than about 45%.
17 L — larger than about 70% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.245 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 245.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 101.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 491 cc (29.96 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 71.0 x 62 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 204 kg (449.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 187.0 km/h (116.2 mph) |
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