Honda CX500D

The Honda CX500D was one of Honda's unique longintudinally mounted engined motorcycles similar to what is common on Moto Guzzi's.

Honda CX500D
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	79-81
Class	Standard
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
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual
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When this bike was first introduced, it got negative reviews on appearance from the press.

1979

1979 Honda CX500D

The CX500D'79 DELUXE was sold in 1979 in one color: Candy Presto Red. The pinstripes were gold. The "CX500 DELUXE" side cover emblem was also gold. 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 PC01-400005

1980

1980 Honda CX500D

The CX500D'80 DELUXE was sold in 1980 in one color: Candy Presto Red. the pinstripes were gold and red. The "CX500 DELUXE" side cover emblem was gold. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 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 PC01-4100002

1981

1981 Honda CX500D

The CX500D'81 DELUXE was sold in 1981 in just one color: Cosmo Black Metallic. The pinstripes were orange and gold. The "CX500 DELUXE" side cover emblem was gold. The front forks were air adjustable with an equalizer. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC011*BM200001

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure