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Honda CX 500 Deluxe 19791979 Honda CX 500 Deluxe specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model | Honda CX 500 Deluxe |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Category | Touring |
| Rating | 3.2 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 496.0 ccm (30.27 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power output | 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Max RPM | 10500 |
| 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 35mm CV |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication system | Forced Pressure and Wet Sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi Plate |
| Fuel consumption | 4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Diamond |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.9° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Front wheel travel | 139 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 205.0 kg (452.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2439 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 865 mm (34.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.67 litres (1.50 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Wine Red |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 79 Honda CX 500 Deluxe discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
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