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Power/Weight
0.32 hp/kg
Top Speed
195 km/h
Torque
47 Nm
Engine
499 ccm
Technical Overview
1998 Honda CB 500 S Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1998 Honda CB 500 S Sport pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) while maximum torque reaches 47 Nm (34.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 116.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB 500 S Sport measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.09 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Specific Output
116.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.09 kg/HP)
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power58.0 HP (42.3 kW))
Torque47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs)
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3240 HP/kg
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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