Honda CX 500 (1978) vs Honda CM 125C (1986)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | CX 500 | CM 125C |
| Years: | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 125 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 44.0 x 41 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 9.4;1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | |
| Ignition: | CDI | |
| Starting: | Electric | |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 110/90-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 139 kg |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 13 Litres |