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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda CX500
|name            = Honda CX500
|photo= 1978_honda_Cx500.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = 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
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Honda
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1978 - 1979
|production      = 78-79
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =  
|successor        = [[Honda GL500]]
|successor        =  
|class            = Standard
|class            =  
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 52.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 10.0:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 107 mph (172 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =  
|fuel_system      = turbo
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = cdi
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '78-79
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '78-79
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '78-79
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '78-79
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|frame            =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|suspension      =  
Clutch: wet, multi plate <br>
|brakes          =  
 
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '78-79
|final_drive= Shaft
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.75-18}} '78-79
|frame            =
|rake_trail      =  
|suspension      =Front: telescopic forks <br>
|wheelbase        =  
Rear: swingarm
|length          =  
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
|width            =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}}  
|height          =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/80-18}}  
|seat_height      =  
|rake_trail      =
|dry_weight      =  
|wheelbase        = 57.28 inches (1455 mm)
|wet_weight      =  
|length          = 86.02 inches (2185 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|width            = 34.06 inches (865 mm)
|oil_capacity    =  
|height          = 45.87 inches (1165 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|seat_height      = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|turning_radius  =  
|dry_weight      = 451.95 pounds (205.0 Kg)
|related          = [[Honda CX500C]]
|wet_weight      = 228.0 kg
|competition      =  
|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-111}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 4.52 liters/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CX500C]]<br />[[Honda GL500]]
|competition      = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N HA-0700}} `78-82<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''[[Honda]] CX500''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1978 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000 RPM.  
The '''Honda CX500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1978 to 1979.


== History ==
First introduced in 1978, the [[Honda]] CX500 broke all the norms the company was known to follow.   
First introduced in 1978, the [[Honda]] CX500 broke all the norms the company was known to follow.   


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Honda derived many other bikes from the CX500 including the following: [[Honda CX500C|Custom]], [[Honda CX500D|Deluxe]], [[Honda CX500T|Turbo]], and [[Honda GL500|Silver Wing]].
Honda derived many other bikes from the CX500 including the following: [[Honda CX500C|Custom]], [[Honda CX500D|Deluxe]], [[Honda CX500T|Turbo]], and [[Honda GL500|Silver Wing]].
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 78.0mm [[bore]] x 52.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi plate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via either single disc or dual disc in the front, depending on what year and country, and drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The CX500E was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 451.95 pounds (205.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.28 inches (1455 mm) long. 




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The CX500'79 was sold in 1979 in one of two colors: Candy Presto Red and Black. The gas tank is maroon with gold pinstripes. The "CX500" side cover emblem was gold with red accent. The wheels are comstar. The black spoke rim covers were deleted. The control levers were black [[anodize|anodized]]. The master cylinder was rectangular. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-Twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began CX500-2100001
The CX500'79 was sold in 1979 in one of two colors: Candy Presto Red and Black. The gas tank is maroon with gold pinstripes. The "CX500" side cover emblem was gold with red accent. The wheels are comstar. The black spoke rim covers were deleted. The control levers were black [[anodize|anodized]]. The master cylinder was rectangular. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-Twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began CX500-2100001
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/vanishing-point-2#honda-cx500 Vanishing Point]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-professionals#honda-cx500 The Professionals]


==External links==
==External links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Honda}}
{{Honda}}


[[Category:Honda CX series]]
[[Category:Honda CX series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500]]
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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