1983 Honda VT 500E 'Euro'

Honda VT 500E 'Euro'

Model	Honda VT 500ED 'Euro'
Year	1983 - 84
Engine	Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	491 cc / 29.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	71 x 62 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Induction	2x 32mm Keihincarburetors
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	42 Nm / 31 ft lb @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed with overdrive top gear
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	Air assisted telescopic forks.
Rear Suspension	Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks
Front Brakes	Single disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	100/90-18
Rear Tyre	120/80-18
Dry Weight	180 kg / 416.6 lbs
Wet Weight	204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average	49.1 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	13.8 sec / 94.5 mph
Top Speed	177 km/h / 110 mph