Honda CX 500 CX 500 Deluxe (1979)

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.

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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