| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Honda CX 500 Turbo | 
    | Year | 1983 | 
    | Category | Sport touring | 
    | Rating | 3.7   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Power | 82.0 HP (59.9  kW)) @ 8000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) | 
    | Compression | 7.2:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 52.0 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Turbo | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.50-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 120/90-17 | 
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 263.0 kg (579.8 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) | 
    
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