1981 Honda CX 500 vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

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
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year1980 - 812024
Make ModelHonda CX 500Triumph Speed 400
Dimensions
Seat Height-790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase-1377 mm / 54.2 in
Height-1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length-2056 mm / 80.9 in
Width-795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)205-
Wet Weight (kg)-170
Dry Weight205 kg / 452 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Wet Weight-170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph-
Max Power50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.0 sec / 93 mph-
Engine
Displacement497 cc / 30.3 cu-in398 cc / 24.3 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 pushrodsFour stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke78 x 52 mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio10.0:112.1:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Fuel Consumption43 mpg-
Fuel Induction2x 34mm Keihin carbs.Bosch ride-by-wire EFI
IgnitionCDI -
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, 5-speedWet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveShaftX-ring chain
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - Front33mm Showa telehydraulic fork43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearSwinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbersSingle shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake-26.6°
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail-101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front132 mm / 5.1 in139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear84 mm / 3.3 in129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 275mm discsSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - Rear160mm DrumSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABS-Bosch dual channel
Tyres - Front3.25-19110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear3.75-18150/60 x R17
Wheels - Front-17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear-17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims