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Honda CX500 (1978)

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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.

Technical specifications:

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
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: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 3.75-18
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 43 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.0 sec / 93 mph
Top Speed: 112 mph

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Honda VT 600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (2002)

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The Honda VT 600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe motorcycle was released in 2002. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, OHC engine with 3 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 583cc. The compression ratio is 9.2:1 and ignition is CD with electronic advance, with two spark plugs per cylinder. The bike can reach 41 hp/30.6 kW of power at 6500 rpm and 51 Nm/37.6 ft.lb of torque at 3500 rpm. It has a 4-speed wide-ratio transmission and an o-ring-sealed chain final drive. The front suspension is a 39mm telescopic fork, while the rear has a swing arm suspension. The front and rear wheel travels are 145mm/5.7in and 90mm/3.5in, respectively. The front brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear is a 160mm drum. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2355mm/92.7in (L) x 840mm/33.1in (W) x 1120mm/44.1in (H), with a seat height of 690mm/27.2in. Its dry weight is 207kg/456.4 lbs, and it has an 11-liter/2.9 US gallon fuel capacity.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow De Lux VLX

Year: 2002
Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2;1
Induction: 2 x Constant Vacuum
Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed Wide-ratio
Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension: 39mmTelescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swing Arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 90 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 160mm drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Wheelbase: 1600 mm / 63 in
Dimensions: Length 2355 mm / 92.7 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in
Seat Height: 690 mm / 27.2 in
Dry Weight: 207 kg / 456.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal

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