Honda CX 500 Euro (1982)

The Honda CX 500 Euro is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin engine, featuring camshaft nestled between the cylinders and OHV with 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. It has a capacity of 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in, a compression ratio of 10.0:1, and an induction of 2x 35mm Keihin VB1AA-A. The ignition is CDI and starting is electric. This motorcycle can produce a maximum power of 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm and a max torque of 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet with a multi-plate, 5-speed transmission, and a shaft final drive. The frame is made of pressed steel and tubular diamond construction, while the suspensions consist of a 37mm Showa telehydraulic fork at the front and air/oil damped, TRAC anti-dive braking system, Pro-link rising-rate single-shock at the rear. The brake system of the CX 500 Euro features 2 x 275mm disc with 2 piston floating-caliper at the front and a single 275mm disc with 2 piston caliper at the rear. This motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1495 mm / 58.8 lbs, dry weight of 208 kg / 458.5 lbs, and wet weight of 225 kg / 496 lbs. Lastly, it has a fuel capacity of 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal.

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Make Model: Honda CX 500 Euro