Honda CX 500 (1978) 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
+ Add to 'Compare list'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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