Honda CX 500 (1980-81) vs Honda XL 350 (1977-78)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | CX 500 | XL 350 |
| Years: | 1980-81 | 1977-78 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 348 cc / 21.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 79 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. | Single 32mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 22.4 hp / 16.7 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 23 kw / 17 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Swing arm, dual dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs | 160mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm Drum | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 4.00 -18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 8.3 Litres / 2.2 US gal |