Honda CX500 Custom (1981-82)

The Honda CX500 Custom is a motorcycle from 1981-82 with a four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine. Its camshaft is nestled at the base of the V between the cylinders and it has OHV and 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. The bike has a capacity of 497cc/ 30.3 cu-in, with a bore x stroke of 78 x 52 mm and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It features 2x 34mm Keihin carbs and CDI ignition with electric starting. It has a maximum power of 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet, multi-plate with 5-speeds, and it has a final drive of a shaft. Its front suspension is a 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork with 132mm wheel travel, while its rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers and 84mm wheel travel. The bike’s front brakes are 2x 275mm discs, with a rear brake of 160mm drum. It has a front tyre size of 3.50-19 and a rear tyre size of 130/90-16. The dry weight of the bike is 202 kg / 445 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal. The consumption average is around 40 mpg, and the standing 1/4 mile time is 14 seconds with a top speed of 175.5 km/h.

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Make Model: Honda CX 500 Custom