Honda CX500 Turbo (1985)

The Honda CX650TC Turbo motorcycle was released in 1985 and had an 800 V-twin engine that was turbocharged and liquid cooled. It had a capacity of 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in and a bore x stroke of 82.5 x 63 mm. The compression ratio was 7.8:1 and the induction was computerized digital fuel injection. It had a maximum power of 100 hp / 73 kW @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 93 Nm / 68.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multi-plate, five-speed and it had a shaft final drive with a ratio of 3.400:1. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa with adjustments for TRAC anti-dive and air pressure, while the rear suspension was a Honda Pro-Link with one Showa damper and adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping. The front brakes were two 280mm discs and the rear brake was a single 300mm disc. The wet-weight of the bike was 260 kg / 572 lbs. The fuel capacity was 20 liters / 5.3 gal and the average consumption was 47 mpg. It had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.9 sec / 112.4 mph and a top speed of 125 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CX 650TC Turbo

Year: 1985


Engine: Turbo charged, 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: 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 63 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Induction: Computerized digital fuel injection
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 100 hp / 73 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 93 Nm / 68.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft, 3.400:1
Front Suspension: 37mm Showa, adjustments for TRAC anti-dive and air pressure
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Honda Pro-Link, one Showa damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 104 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 300mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V17
Wet-Weight: 260 kg / 572 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 gal
Consumption Average: 47 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 112.4 mph
Top Speed: 125 mph

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