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Honda CX 500 19791979 Honda CX 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Honda CX 500 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Category | Allround |
| Rating | 3.7 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Top speed | 176.0 km/h (109.4 mph) |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 14.00 seconds |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 52.0 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin, 34mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Fuel consumption | 5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | Showa telehydraulic fork, 33 mm |
| Front wheel travel | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm with adjustable shock absorbers |
| Rear wheel travel | 84 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 275 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Diameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2475 HP/kg |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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