HONDA CB500/4 1972

ENGINE: SOHC four-cylinder BORE AND STROKE: 56 x 50.6mm CAPACITY: 498cc COMPRESSION

RATIO: 9:1 CARBS: 4x22mm Keihin POWER: 47bhp@8500rpm IGNITION: Points ELECTRICAL:

12v Alternator TRANSMISSION: Chain primary drive, five-speed gearbox, wet multiplate clutch, chain final drive FRAME: Twin downtube double cradle SUSPENSION: Hydraulic forks, swingarm, twin adjustable oil damped shock absorbers WHEELBASE: 55.7in/1405mm SEAT HEIGHT: 32in/805mm BRAKES: Front single 11in disc; rear full width drum WHEELS/

TYRES: Front – 3.25in x 19in; rear – 3.75in x 18in WEIGHT: 423lb/192kg (dry)