1982 Honda Ascot (FT500’82)
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 497 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 80 mm |
| Carburetor | Single |
| Valve | 4 valves/cylinder |
| Horsepower | 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
Drivetrain |
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| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Brakes | single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
DIMENSION |
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| Fuel capacity | 13 litres (3.4 Gal) |
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 pounds) |
OTHER |
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| Colors |
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- The tank stripes and the “FT500” decal were gray and silver on the red bike; but they were red and orange on the black bike
- The speedometer was limited to 85 mph (135 kph)
- The headlight was rectangular and so were the instruments
- The exhaust system was a 2-into-1
- The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.
1983 FT500’83
Engine |
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| Engine Type | High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 80 mm |
| Carburetor | One |
| Valve | 4 |
| Ignition | solid state CD |
| Crankshaft | Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration |
| Horsepower | 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 0 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
Drivetrain |
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| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Drive | #530 O-ring drive chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Suspension | Air-adjustable front forks |
| Front Brakes | Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
DIMENSION |
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| Wheelbase | 1435mm (56.5 in.) |
| Seat height | 800mm (31.5 in.) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 liters (3.4 gal.) |
| Dry weight | 159 kg (350.6 lb) |
OTHER |
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| Colors |
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- The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red
- The headlight and instruments were rectangular
- The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit.
- The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.
1984 FT500
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | 497 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 80 mm |
| Valve | 4 valves/cylinder |
| Horsepower | 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain |
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| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Drive | chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Brakes | single disc |
| Front Brakes | single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
DIMENSION |
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| Fuel capacity | 13 litres (3.4 Gal) |
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 pounds) |
OTHER |
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