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Key Specifications
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
Torque
46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h / 112 mph
Fuel Capacity
17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
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Full 1981 Honda CX 500 Specifications
Year
1980 - 81
Make Model
Honda CX 500
Dry Weight (kg)
205
Dry Weight
205 kg / 452 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
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
Bore x Stroke
78 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Fuel Consumption
43 mpg
Fuel Induction
2x 34mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition
CDI
Starter
Electric
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed
Final Drive
Shaft
Transmission / Drive
5 Speed
Suspension - Front
33mm Showa telehydraulic fork
Suspension - Rear
Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers
Wheel Travel - Front
132 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear
84 mm / 3.3 in
Brakes - Front
2x 275mm discs
Brakes - Rear
160mm Drum
Tyres - Front
3.25-19
Tyres - Rear
3.75-18
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