Honda VT 500FT Ascot (1983-85)
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| Make: | Honda |
| Model: | VT 500FT Ascot |
| Years: | 1983-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 491 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 62 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihincarburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 31 ft lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/80-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 180 kg / 416.6 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 41.3 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.6 sec / 94 mph |
| Top Speed: | 196.3 km/h / 122 mph |