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1982
1983
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HONDA Motorcycle
Ascot FT500
1982 Honda Ascot (FT500'82)
1982 Honda Ascot FT500'82
1982 Honda Ascot FT500'82
Colors:
Monza Red
Black
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 bike had electric start and the exhaust system was a 2-into-1
The engine was a 498cc OHC, 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor
The transmission was a 5-speed
The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.
1983 FT500'83
1983 FT500
Monza Red
Black
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.
Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke
Valve: Four
Carburetor: One
Ignition: solid state CD
Crankshaft: Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed
Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain
Brakes: Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear
Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks
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)
The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.
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