1981 Honda CX 500 C
          
      General motorcycle information
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
      
                  -
              
    Compression
      
                  10:1
              
    Bore x stroke
      
                  4.76 x 3.17 inches (78.0 x 52.0 mm)              
    Valves per cylinder
        
          4        
      Fuel system
      
                  -
              
    Fuel control
        
          Overhead Valves (OHV)        
      Cooling system
      
                  Liquid              
    Gearbox
      
                  5-speed              
    Transmission type, final drive
      
                  Shaft drive (cardan)              
    Starter
      
                  -
              
    Fuel consumption
      
                  -
              
    Top speed
      
                  159.0 kmh (98.8 mph)               
    Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre
        
          3.50-19        
      Rear tyre
        
                      130/90-16                  
      Front brake
      
                  Double discs                                                                
    Rear brake
      
                                                 Expanding brake (drum)                                   
    Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
      
                  -
              
    Wet weight
        
          476.2 pounds (216.0 kg)        
      Seat height
      
                  -
              
    Wheelbase
      
                  -
              
    Ground clearance
      
                  -
              
    Fuel capacity
      
                  2.91 gallons (11.0 litres)              
    Oil capacity
      
                  -
              
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