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When [[Honda]] introduced the CX500 in [[1978]], it seemed as though the company had intentionally set out to create the weirdest [[motorcycle|bike]] it could envision. Virtually every aspect broke long-established molds. | |||
While [[V-twin]]s were nothing new, [[Moto Guzzi]] had been mounting them "crosswise" in the frame with [[Driveshaft|shaft drive]] for many years, this Honda was decidedly different. Not only was the 500 cc [[motorcycle engine|engine]] water cooled, but it had four [[Poppet valve|valves]] per [[cylinder (engine)|cylinder]] that were operated by [[Pushrod engine|pushrods]] rather than more conventional [[overhead cam]]s. | |||
The | The styling was radical, upright forks and a short engine contributed to a stubby [[wheelbase]] on a bike that was rather tall. The CX500 was one of the first recipients of Honda's new Comstar wheels (and later, on B models, reverse comstar), which measured 19 inches (483 mm) in front and 18 inches (460-ish mm) in back. | ||
The [[fuel tank]] tapered toward the front and a huge half-moon taillight jutted out from a short [[fairing]] behind the radically stepped seat. The end result was a mix of standard, sport, and cruiser features. | |||
The CX500 met with a good degree of success. It proved to be reliable and economical, being the least-expensive shaft-drive bike. Many examples still exist today, and along with the GL Silverwings, are fast becoming cult bikes. There are owners clubs throughout Europe and the rest of the world. | |||
Other variants were just as popular: [[Honda CX500C|Custom]], [[Honda CX500D|Deluxe]], [[Honda CX500T|Turbo]], and [[Honda GL500|Silver Wing]]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://100megsfree4.com/honda/h0500/cx.htm Honda Gallery-CX500] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500]] | ||