Honda CX500 Custom
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| Honda CX500 | |
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| Also called | CX500 Custom (reduced effect), CX 500 Custom (reduced effect), CX500 Deluxe, CX 500 Deluxe, CX500 (reduced effect), CX 500 (reduced effect), CX500SC (reduced effect), CX 500 SC (reduced effect), CX500C (reduced effect), CX 500 C (reduced effect), CX500SC, CX 500 SC, CX500E (reduced effect), CX 500 E (reduced effect), CX500 Turbo, CX500C, CX500E, CX500 Custom, CX 500 Turbo, CX 500 E, CX 500 Custom, CX 500 C, CX 500 |
| Production | 1981-82 |
| Class | Standard |
| 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 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175.5 km/h |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork Rear: Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 275mm discs Rear: 160mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Weight | 202 kg / 445 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 175.5 km/h.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 275mm discs in the front and a 160mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers. The CX500 Custom was fitted with a 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 202 kg / 445 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda CX 500 Custom
The CX500C appeared in 1981 with very-j few changes to the B model's engine but with such usual custom features as a high, wide handlebar, lower, stepped dualseat and a small fuel tankin this case holding 2'/2 gallons instead of the original 3% j gallons. Short megaphone-style silencers were another change, and the cowling around the headlamp had been abandoned in favor of conventional supports.
These modifications, and a smaller but fatter rear tire, added up to a 10 per cent | price increase (for UK buyers) over that of I Custom variation of the CX500 as seen in 1981 the ordinary CX. On-the-road differences included an 8mph drop in top speed, some loss in handling precision and more frequent fuel stops.
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 Custom |
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| Year | 1981-82 |
| Engine Type | 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 |
| Displacement | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 78 x 52 mm |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 132 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 275mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Dry Weight | 202 kg / 445 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 40 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 14.0 sec / 149.7 km/h |
| Top Speed | 175.5 km/h |