Honda Ascot FT500 Motorcycles

1982 Honda Ascot (FT500'82)

ENGINE
- Engine Type: 497 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single
- Bore and Stroke: 89 mm x 80 mm
- Valves: 4 valves/cylinder
- Carburetor: Single
- Horsepower: 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm
- Starter: Electric
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission type: 5 speed
- Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Tire: 3.50-18
- Rear Tire: 4.50-18
- Front Brakes: single disc
DIMENSION
- Fuel Capacity: 13 litres (3.4 Gal)
- Dry weight: (without fluids): 171 kg (377 pounds)
OTHER
- 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 exhaust system was a 2-into-1
- The serial number began JH2PC0708CM000019.

ENGINE
- Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke
- Bore and Stroke: 89 mm x 80 mm
- Valve: Four
- Carburetor: One
- Ignition: solid state CD
- Crankshaft: Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration
- Starter: Electric
- Horsepower: 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks
- Brakes: Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear
- Front Tire: 3.50-18
- Rear Tire: 4.50-18
DIMENSION
- 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
- Colors:
  - 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.
- The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001.

ENGINE
- Engine Type: 497 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single
- Bore and Stroke: 89 mm x 80 mm
- Valves: 4 valves/cylinder
- Horsepower: 34 hp (25.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission type: 5 speed
- Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Brakes: single disc
- Rear Brakes: single disc
- Front Tire: 3.50-18
- Rear Tire: 4.50-18
DIMENSION
- Fuel Capacity: 13 litres (3.4 Gal)
- Dry weight: (without fluids): 171 kg (377 pounds)
OTHER