Comparison of Honda VT 500 E 1986 and Rudge Ulster 500 1939 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT 500 E 1986 × |  Rudge Ulster 500 1939 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1986 | 1939 |
| Make | Honda | Rudge |
| Model | Honda VT 500 E | Rudge Ulster 500 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | - |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 491 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | 32.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 71 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62 | 88 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | - |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-18 | - |
| Seat | - | Single spring-mounted |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight (kg) | 20.1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 187 | 160 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |
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