1981 Honda CX 500 vs 2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250
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| General |
| Comments | - | Sold in Asia. |
| Year | 1980 - 81 | - |
| Colours | - | Blue, black |
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 | - |
| Dimensions |
| Width (in.) | - | 31.7 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1345 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 53.0 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 800 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 31.5 inches |
| Length (mm) | - | 2010 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 79.1 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1035 mm |
| Height (in.) | - | 40.7 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 165 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 6.5 inches |
| Width (mm) | - | 805 mm |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | - | 3.17 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | - | 12.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 156.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 343.9 pounds |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 205 | - |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph | - |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 22.2 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions" |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 76.0 x 54.9 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.0 x 2.2 inches |
| Fuel Control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Engine Type | - | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 249.0 cc |
| Displacement | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | - |
| Engine Detail | 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 | - |
| Fuel System | - | Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | - |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Fuel Consumption | 43 mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. | - |
| Ignition | CDI | CDI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | - | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | - |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Suspension - Front | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Swing Arm, Monoshock |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 132 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 84 mm / 3.3 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | LCD instruments |
| Lighting system | - | LED headlight |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 275mm discs | Single disc. ABS |
| Brakes - Rear | 160mm Drum | Single disc. ABS |
| Rims | - | Cast alloy |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25-19 | 110/70-R17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 3.75-18 | - |