HONDA Motorcycle
Ascot FT500

1982 Honda Ascot (FT500'82)

• Two colors were available: Monza Red and 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

• It came in one of two colors: Monza Red or 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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