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