Honda CX500 Deluxe
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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 | 1979 |
| 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 | 112 mph |
| 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 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.75-18 |
| Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 112 mph.
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 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.75-18 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 Deluxe was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 205 kg / 452 lbs.
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Honda CX 500
CX 500 Deluxe
The CX500 Deluxe was also introduced in 1979 and had only slight
differences to the original CX500. Those differences were limited to removal
of the CX500s fairing and the consequent changes to the headlight and
instrumentation. The original fairing of the first model CX500 had been
thought to look a bit peculiar and had earned the bike the nickname plastic
maggot. Perhaps Honda dealers heard about that and decided it was not as
complimentary as they would prefer so Honda made the minor changes to
eliminate the negative connotations. The wheel color was changed from silver
alloy to black reversed and the wheel sizes were changed to 19 front and
16 rear. The CX500 Custom and CX500 Deluxe models proved so popular that
the CX500 standard was withdrawn from production in 1980.
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 Deluxe |
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| Year | 1979 |
| 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 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.75-18 |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph |
| Top Speed | 112 mph |