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Italia1979 Honda CX 500 Deluxe
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
30.27 cubic inches (496.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 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
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.52 litres/100 km, 22.1 km/l or 52.0 mpg
Top speed
-
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
26.9°
Trail
6.41 inches (105.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
8.48 inches (139.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
5.19 inches (85.0 mm)
Front tyre
100/90-19
Rear tyre
130/90-16
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
452.0 pounds (205.0 kg)
Seat height
48.8 inches (800 mm)
Wheelbase
88.8 inches (1455 mm)
Overall length
133.3 inches (2185 mm)
Overall width
52.8 inches (865 mm)
Overall height
71.1 inches (1165 mm)
Ground clearance
8.8 inches (145 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.50 gallons (17.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
1.50 gallons (5.7 litres)
Oil capacity
0.79 gallons (3.0 litres)
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