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Honda CX 500 (1978) technical specifications

Honda CX 500 technical specifications

Honda CX 500 is produced in 1978. Engine is 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, displacement 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in , produces power 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm and 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. Honda CX 500 top speed is 112 mph. Honda CX 500 weighs 205 kg / 452 lbs. Honda CX 500 has 2 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model: CX 500
Years: 1978
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
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 132 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers
Rear Wheel Travel: 84 mm / 3.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 275mm discs
Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 3.75-18
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 43 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile: 14.0 sec / 93 mph
Top Speed: 112 mph

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