1981 Honda CX 500 vs 2025 CFMoto 675NK

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1981 Honda CX 500 1981 Honda CX 500

Naked bike

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
Power
50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h / 112 mph
Weight
205 kg / 452 lbs
2025 CFMoto 675NK 2025 CFMoto 675NK

Naked bike

Engine
3-Cylinder inline, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
Power
70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 11 000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year1980 - 812025
Make ModelHonda CX 500CFMoto 675NK
Dimensions
Wheelbase-1400 mm / 55.1 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1155 mm / 45.5 in
Length-2020 mm / 79.5 in
Width-849 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (kg)205-
Dry Weight205 kg / 452 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal15 L / 4 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph-
Max Power50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 11 000 rpm
Max Torque46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm70 Nm / 51.6 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.0 sec / 93 mph-
Engine
Displacement497 cc / 30.3 cu-in674 cc / 41.2 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods3-Cylinder inline, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke78 x 52 mm72 x 55.2 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1-
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Fuel Consumption43 mpg-
Fuel Induction2x 34mm Keihin carbs.Bosch EFI
IgnitionCDI Electronic
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, 5-speedCF-SC slipper clutch, wet, multi-plate
Final DriveShaftChain
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Suspension - Front33mm Showa telehydraulic fork41 mm KYB upside-down fork, pre-load, compression & rebound adjustable
Suspension - RearSwinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbersKYB central monoshock, preload & rebound adjustable
Wheel Travel - Front132 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear84 mm / 3.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 275mm discs2 x 300 mm discs, J.Juan radial-mount, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear160mm DrumSingle 240 mm disc, J.Juan caliper
ABS-Dual channel, and adjustable traction control
Tyres - Front3.25-19120/70 R17 (CST) S3N
Tyres - Rear3.75-18180/55 R17 (CST) S3N
Wheels - Front-3.0 x 17, Aluminium alloy
Wheels - Rear-4.0 x 17 MT, Aluminium alloy