Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
Ducati Monster 696
80 hp, 696 cc, 408 lbs2008 - 2014
EngineHonda CB500Ducati Monster 696
Displacement499 cc696 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)80 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM9 400 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2SOHC Desmodue V2
Compression10.50:110.60:1
Oil capacity2.93 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W4015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK DCPR8E
CoolingLiquidAir
Valves84
Bore73.0 mm88.0 mm
Stroke59.0 mm57.2 mm
Throttle bore45.0 mm
Weight to power7.46 lbs/hp5.10 lbs/hp
Power to weight334 hp/2500lbs490 hp/2500lbs
GearboxHonda CB500Ducati Monster 696
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.85
Final drive2.6663.0
1. gear3.461 (43 mph)2.384 (52 mph)
2. gear2.235 (68 mph)1.666 (75 mph)
3. gear1.75 (86 mph)1.333 (93 mph)
4. gear1.478 (102 mph)1.13 (109 mph)
5. gear1.28 (119 mph)1.0 (124 mph)
6. gear1.13 (134 mph)0.923 (134 mph)
ChasisHonda CB500Ducati Monster 696
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionTubular steel Trellis frame
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)Showa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500