The Honda CX 500 motorcycle was produced in 1978 and featured a four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine with an OHV and four valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. It had a capacity of 497 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike had 2x 34mm Keihin carbs and an ignition system of CDI. The bike had an electric starting mechanism and a maximum power of 50 hp at 9000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 46 Nm at 7000 rpm. The clutch was wet and multi-plate with a 5-speed transmission, and the final drive was shaft-based. The front suspension had a 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork with 132mm/5.1in of wheel travel, while the rear suspension was a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers with 84mm/3.3in of wheel travel. The bike had two 275mm discs in the front and a 160mm drum brake in the rear, with front and rear tires measuring 3.25-19 and 3.75-18, respectively. The dry weight was 205kg/452lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 17 liters or 4.4 US gallons with an average fuel consumption of 43 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was 14.0 seconds at 93 mph, and the top speed was 112 mph.
Make Model: Honda CX 500
Year: 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
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