| MODEL | HONDA VT 500ED 'EURO' 1985 - 1986 |
| Year | 1985 - 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 491 cc / 30.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 37.2 kW / 50 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 42 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 2x 32 mm Keihin carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg |
| Wet Weight | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 49.1 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph |
The later VT500E Euro carried on the same 491 cc shaft-drive V-twin roadster with no significant mechanical change, keeping its reputation for reliability and low running costs; it was among Britain's best-selling 500s. Updates over its life were mainly paint and graphics, with the EF designation arriving for 1986.
