Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 193 kg1996 - 2003
Honda CBR1100XX
164 hp, 1137 cc, 255 kg1996 - 2001
MetricUS
EngineHonda CB500Honda CBR1100XX
Displacement499 cc1137 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)164 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque47 Nm (@8 000 RPM)124 Nm (@7 250 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM11 800 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.50:111.00:1
Oil capacity3.10 litre4.60 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK CR9EHIX-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore73.0 mm79.0 mm
Stroke59.0 mm58.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 kg/hp1.55 kg/hp
Power to weight295 hp/Ton643 hp/Ton
GearboxHonda CB500Honda CBR1100XX
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.571
Final drive2.6662.647
1. gear3.461 (70 km/h)2.769 (122 km/h)
2. gear2.235 (109 km/h)2.0 (168 km/h)
3. gear1.75 (139 km/h)1.579 (213 km/h)
4. gear1.478 (165 km/h)1.333 (253 km/h)
5. gear1.28 (191 km/h)1.167 (289 km/h)
6. gear1.13 (216 km/h)1.042 (323 km/h)
ChasisHonda CB500Honda CBR1100XX
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionAluminium twin spar
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel)43mm HMAS cartridge-type fork, (120.00 mm travel)
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel)Pro-link HMAS, (120.00 mm travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500