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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox 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              = 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
|manufacturer    = Honda
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978 - 1979
|production      = 1978 - 1979
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Honda GL500]]
|successor        = [[Honda GL500]]
|class            = Standard
|class            = [[Standard]]
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 52.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 52.0mm
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Clutch: wet, multi plate <br>
Clutch: wet, multi plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic forks <br>
|suspension      =Front: telescopic forks <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 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>
|fuel_consumption = 4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 4.52 liters/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CX500C]]<br />[[Honda GL500]]
|related          = [[Honda CX500C]]
|competition      =  [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
|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]] CX500E''' 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.  


== History ==
== History ==
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==Chassis==
==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.   
It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc 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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==External links==
==External links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Honda}}
{{Honda}}


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