Technical specifications
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| Model: |
CX 500 Euro |
| Years: |
1982- |
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Engine:
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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
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Capacity:
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497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
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Bore x Stroke:
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78 x 52 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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10.0:1
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Induction:
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2x 35mm Keihin VB1AA-A
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Ignition:
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CDI
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm
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Max Torque:
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46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
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Clutch:
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Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Shaft
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Frame:
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Pressed steel and tubular “diamond” construction
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Front Suspension:
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37mm Showa telehydraulic fork
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Rear Suspension:
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air/oil damped, TRAC anti-dive braking system. Pro-link rising-rate, single-shock
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Front Brakes:
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2 x 275mm disc 2 piston floating-caliper
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper
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Front Tyre:
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100/90-18
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Rear Tyre:
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120/80-18
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Wheelbase:
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1495 mm / 58.8 lbs
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Dry Weight:
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208 kg / 458.5 lbs
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Wet-Weight:
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225 kg / 496 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
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