HONDACB500T 1973 - 1974

　　The Honda CB500T was a standard or naked machine part of the CB series in Honda's range, derived from the five-speed CB450 bike that was discontinued in 1974 and shared its appearance with the 500T model.

　　The CB500T model packed a 498cc DOHC vertical parallel-twin engine with dual CV carburetors, a torsion bar valve spring, and a five-speed manual transmission. It was a lightweight machine with classic Cafe Racer styling and a slim profile that made it popular among riders who wanted a nimble and agile motorcycle.

　　The bike was not that well received by reviewers and riders, so Cycle World took note of its comfortable seat and said "Unusual in that it is brown in color, it is long enough to carry a briefcase or passenger without crowding the rider. And the padding is soft enough for comfort. Believe us, without this seat you couldn’t ride a 500T very far and get off smiling."

　　The bike was wrapped around a semi-double-cradle steel frame that housed a telescopic fork on the front with 121 mm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers on the rear with 79 mm of wheel travel.

　　In the braking department, the bike packed a single disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel that provided optimum stopping power.

　　As for the power figures, the 1974 Honda CB500T had at its core a 498cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fitted with two Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 34 hp at 8,500 rpm and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm.