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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Honda CX 500 Turbo                         | 
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                            Year of manufacture                    
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                                    1982                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Sport touring                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    V2, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Output                    
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                                    82.0 HP (59.9  kW)) @ 8000 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    7.2:1                         | 
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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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                                    Turbo                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Overhead Valves (OHV)                         | 
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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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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    3.50-18                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    120/90-17                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Dual disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    263.0 kg (579.8 pounds)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)                         | 
    
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