Honda CX500 Custom (1983)

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The Honda CX 500 Custom is a 1983 motorcycle with a 497cc, four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine equipped with an OHV and 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. The motorcycle has a max power output of 50 hp / 37.2 kW at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. Its transmission is a 5-speed, and it has a final drive shaft. The motorcycle’s front suspension is a 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork with a front wheel travel of 132mm / 5.1 in, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers and a rear wheel travel of 84mm / 3.3 in. The front brakes are 2x 275mm discs, while the rear brakes are a 160mm drum. The front tire is 3.50-19, and the rear tire is 130/90-16. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 202 kg / 445 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal with an average consumption of 40 mpg. On a standing 1/4 mile, the motorcycle reaches 14.0 sec / 149.7 km/h, and its top speed is 175.5 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CX 500 Custom

Year: 1983


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: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dry Weight: 202 kg / 445 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 40 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec / 149.7 km/h
Top Speed: 175.5 km/h

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