Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 193 kg1996 - 2003
Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
122 hp, 893 cc, 206 kg1992 - 1993
MetricUS
EngineHonda CB500Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
Displacement499 cc893 cc
Max power57 hp (@9 500 RPM)122 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque47 Nm (@8 000 RPM)88 Nm (@10 000 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 500 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementCarburetorCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.50:111.00:1
Oil capacity3.10 litre3.20 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8EH9NGK CR9EH-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore73.0 mm70.0 mm
Stroke59.0 mm58.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 kg/hp1.69 kg/hp
Power to weight295 hp/Ton592 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxHonda CB500Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9471.52
Final drive2.6662.625
1. gear3.461 (70 km/h)2.769 (118 km/h)
2. gear2.235 (109 km/h)2.0 (164 km/h)
3. gear1.75 (139 km/h)1.579 (207 km/h)
4. gear1.478 (165 km/h)1.4 (234 km/h)
5. gear1.28 (191 km/h)1.25 (262 km/h)
6. gear1.13 (216 km/h)1.174 (279 km/h)
ChasisHonda CB500Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
Frame typeDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel constructionAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel)Showa 45mm, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel)Showa monoshock, 120.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500