1979 Honda CX 500

General motorcycle information

Model

Honda CX 500

Year

1979

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

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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