|  | The Honda Ascot, designated FT500'82, was sold in 1982. Twocolors 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 andorange on the black bike. The speedometer was limited to 85 mph (135kph). The headlight was rectangular and so were the instruments. The bikehad electric start and the exhaust system was a 2-into-1. The engine was a498cc OHC, 4-valve single cylinder with one carburetor. The transmissionwas a 5-speed. The serial number beganJH2PC0708CM000019. | Buy from
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 | The FT500'83 was sold in 1983 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 theywere silver and red. The headlight and instruments were rectangular. The speedometer had a 120mph (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. | Buy from
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