|
General information |
|
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 |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
|
Further information |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Parts finder | CMSNL provides
online schematics & OEM parts
and ships to
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro,
The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, The United States and more. Also check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 79 Honda CX 500 Deluxe discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
|
Compare with another motorcycle |
|
|
|
|
(68.9 out of 100)