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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda CX500C
|photo            = 1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-3.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 79-81
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =[[Standard]]
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '79-81
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '79-81
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-19}} '79-81
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-17}} '79-81
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
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|dry_weight      =
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|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-111
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Honda GL500]]
|competition      =
}}
The '''Honda CX500C''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1979 to 1981.
==1979==
==1979==
[[Image:1979_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CX500C]][[Image:1979_honda_Cx500c_1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1979_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1979_honda_Cx500c_1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CX500C]]
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==1980==
==1980==
[[Image:1980_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1980_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2513-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2513-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2513-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2513-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-6.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
[[Image:1980-Honda-CX500C-Black-2134-7.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda CX500C in Black]]
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The CX500C'80 CUSTOM was sold in 1980. Two colors were available: Candy Plum Red and Black. The pinstripes were gold and red. The speedometer reduced its limit to 85 mph (135 kph). The front forks were the straight axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began PC01-2100018
The CX500C'80 CUSTOM was sold in 1980. Two colors were available: Candy Plum Red and Black. The pinstripes were gold and red. The speedometer reduced its limit to 85 mph (135 kph). The front forks were the straight axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began PC01-2100018


==1981==
==1981==
[[Image:1981_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1981_honda_Cx500c.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-4.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-5.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
[[Image:1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-6.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue]]
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The CX500C'81 CUSTOM was sold in 1981 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Bourgogne Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Blue Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The pinstripes were gold. The "CX500 CUSTOM" side cover decal was also gold. The front forks were the leading axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC010*BM200006
The CX500C'81 CUSTOM was sold in 1981 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Bourgogne Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Blue Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The pinstripes were gold. The "CX500 CUSTOM" side cover decal was also gold. The front forks were the leading axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC010*BM200006
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]


==1982==
==1982==
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The CX500C'82 CUSTOM was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Gray Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The front disc brake had twin piston calipers. The serial number began JH2PC010*CM300001
The CX500C'82 CUSTOM was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Gray Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The front disc brake had twin piston [[caliper]]s. The serial number began JH2PC010*CM300001




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{{Honda}}


[[Category:Honda CX series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500C]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CX500C]]
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Revision as of 18:24, 30 July 2019

1981-Honda-CX500C-BlackBlue-9525-3.jpg
Honda CX500C
Manufacturer
[[Honda]]
Production 79-81
Class [[:Category:Standard motorcycles|Standard]] [[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
Engine
500cc
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '79-81
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '79-81
Front Tire 3.50-19 '79-81
Rear Tire 130/90-17 '79-81
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-111
Related Honda CX500
Honda GL500
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·


The Honda CX500C is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1979 to 1981.

1979

1979 Honda CX500C
1979 Honda CX500C



The CX500C'79 Custom was sold in 1979. Two colors were available: Candy Plum Red and Candy Universal Blue. The pinstripes were gold. The "CX500 CUSTOM" side cover decal was gold. The front forks were the straight axle type. The mirrors had a flat bas with thin, angled stalks. The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began PC01-2000017


1980

1980 Honda CX500C
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black
1980 Honda CX500C in Black



The CX500C'80 CUSTOM was sold in 1980. Two colors were available: Candy Plum Red and Black. The pinstripes were gold and red. The speedometer reduced its limit to 85 mph (135 kph). The front forks were the straight axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began PC01-2100018

1981

1981 Honda CX500C
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue
1981 Honda CX500C in Black/Blue



The CX500C'81 CUSTOM was sold in 1981 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Bourgogne Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Blue Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The pinstripes were gold. The "CX500 CUSTOM" side cover decal was also gold. The front forks were the leading axle type. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC010*BM200006

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982

1982 Honda CX500C



The CX500C'82 CUSTOM was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Red Brown Metallic and Cosmo Black Metallic with Gray Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-toned. The front disc brake had twin piston calipers. The serial number began JH2PC010*CM300001



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