1979 Honda CX 500

Honda CX 500
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General motorcycle information

Model
Honda CX 500
Year
1979
Category
Allround
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
30.33 cubic inches (497.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
50.0 horsepowers (37.3 kiloWatts) at 9000 RPM
Torque
33.93 pound-foot/lbf-ft (46.00 Nm / 4.69 kgf-m) at 7000 RPM
Compression
10:1
Bore x stroke
4.76 x 3.17 inches (78.0 x 52.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.88 litres/100 km, 17.0 km/l or 40.0 mpg
Top speed
176.0 kmh (109.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
8.05 inches (132.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
5.13 inches (84.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.50-19
Rear tyre
130/90-16
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
16.78 inches (275.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
9.76 inches (160.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
445.3 pounds (202.0 kg)
Wet weight
487.2 pounds (221.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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