Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
Triumph Street Triple R
108 hp, 675 cc, 417 lbs2009 - 2012
EngineHonda CB500Triumph Street Triple R
Displacement499 cc675 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)108 hp (@11 700 RPM)
Max torque34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)50 lb ft (@9 200 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM13 000 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, Motul 300V 10W40, Liqui Moly 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/hp3.86 lbs/hp
Power to weight334 hp/2500lbs647 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTX9-BS, 12V 8Ah
GearboxHonda CB500Triumph Street Triple R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeRK O-Ring 525 116 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.848
Final drive2.6662.937
1. gear3.461 (43 mph)2.615 (68 mph)
2. gear2.235 (68 mph)1.857 (95 mph)
3. gear1.75 (86 mph)1.565 (113 mph)
4. gear1.478 (102 mph)1.35 (131 mph)
5. gear1.28 (119 mph)1.238 (143 mph)
6. gear1.13 (134 mph)1.136 (155 mph)
ChasisHonda CB500Triumph Street Triple R
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionTwin-spar aluminium
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)USD fork,
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)Monoshock
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500 and 2012 Triumph Street Triple R