The Honda CX 500 Deluxe is a 1979 model motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 497cc. The engine has 4 valves per cylinder, operated by pushrods, with a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and 2x 34mm Keihin carbs for induction, and CDI for ignition. The motorcycle has 5-speed transmission and a wet, multi-plate clutch, with a final drive of a shaft. The front suspension is a 33mm Showa tele-hydraulic fork featuring a wheel travel of 132mm. On the other hand, the rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers, on an 84mm wheel travel. The front brake is equipped with 2x 275mm discs, while the rear uses a 160mm drum. The front and rear tires are 3.25-19 and 3.75-18, respectively, mounted on a dry weight of 205kg or 452lbs. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17 litres or 4.4 US gallons, while the average consumption is 43 mpg. It has a top speed of 112 mph and can achieve a standing 1/4 mile in 14.0 sec or 93 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CX 500 Deluxe
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 carbs. |
| 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 1/4 Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph |
| Top Speed | 112 mph |
