Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 193 kg1996 - 2003
Honda CB750
67 hp, 736 cc, 233 kg1973 - 1975
MetricUS
EngineHonda CB500Honda CB750
Displacement499 cc736 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)67 hp (@8 000 RPM)
Max torque47 Nm (@8 000 RPM)60 Nm (@7 000 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM8 000 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-2SOHC Inline-4
Compression10.50:19.00:1
Oil capacity3.10 litre3.50 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK D-8ESL, DENSO X-24ES
CoolingLiquidAir
Valves88
Bore73.0 mm61.0 mm
Stroke59.0 mm63.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 kg/hp3.48 kg/hp
Power to weight295 hp/Ton287 hp/Ton
Battery type12V, 14Ah
GearboxHonda CB500Honda CB750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.9471.708
Final drive2.6662.667
1. gear3.461 (70 km/h)2.5 (84 km/h)
2. gear2.235 (109 km/h)1.708 (123 km/h)
3. gear1.75 (139 km/h)1.333 (157 km/h)
4. gear1.478 (165 km/h)1.097 (191 km/h)
5. gear1.28 (191 km/h)0.939 (223 km/h)
6. gear1.13 (216 km/h)
ChasisHonda CB500Honda CB750
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionSteel cradle tube
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel)Telescopic
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel)Swingarm
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500