1981 Honda CX 500 vs 2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250

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
2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250 2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250

Naked bike

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
343.9 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Sold in Asia.
Year1980 - 81-
Colours-Blue, black
Make ModelHonda 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 Weight205 kg / 452 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal-
Performance
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph-
Max Power50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm-
Max Torque46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm22.2 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions"
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.0 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
Displacement497 cc / 30.3 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 pushrods-
Fuel System-Injection
Bore x Stroke78 x 52 mm-
Compression Ratio10.0:1-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Fuel Consumption43 mpg-
Fuel Induction2x 34mm Keihin carbs.-
IgnitionCDI CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, 5-speed-
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Suspension - Front33mm Showa telehydraulic forkTelescopic forks
Suspension - RearSwinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbersSwing Arm, Monoshock
Wheel Travel - Front132 mm / 5.1 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear84 mm / 3.3 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-LCD instruments
Lighting system-LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 275mm discsSingle disc. ABS
Brakes - Rear160mm DrumSingle disc. ABS
Rims-Cast alloy
Tyres - Front3.25-19110/70-R17
Tyres - Rear3.75-18-