Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
Triumph Daytona 675
125 hp, 674 cc, 408 lbs2006 - 2009
EngineHonda CB500Triumph Daytona 675
Displacement499 cc674 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)125 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)53 lb ft (@11 750 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM13 500 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-3
Compression10.50:112.65:1
Oil capacity2.93 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W4010W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves812
Bore73.0 mm74.0 mm
Stroke59.0 mm52.3 mm
Weight to power7.46 lbs/hp3.26 lbs/hp
Power to weight334 hp/2500lbs766 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTX9-BS, 12V 8Ah
GearboxHonda CB500Triumph Daytona 675
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.848
Final drive2.6662.937
1. gear3.461 (43 mph)2.615 (70 mph)
2. gear2.235 (68 mph)1.857 (99 mph)
3. gear1.75 (86 mph)1.565 (117 mph)
4. gear1.478 (102 mph)1.35 (136 mph)
5. gear1.28 (119 mph)1.238 (148 mph)
6. gear1.13 (134 mph)1.136 (161 mph)
ChasisHonda CB500Triumph Daytona 675
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionTwin-spar aluminium
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)Fork, travel 110mm
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)Monoshock, travel 120mm
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500