Honda CBX 400 Custom (1981-83) vs Honda CX 500 Custom (1981-82)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | CBX 400 Custom | CX 500 Custom |
| Years: | 1981-83 | 1981-82 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | 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 |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 78 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 26mm Keihin | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 10500 rpm | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 35mm Kayaba forks | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 138 mm / 4.4 in | 132 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single air shock | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.0 in | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 229mm disc | 2x 275mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 229mm disc | 160mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | |
| Dry Weight: | 202 kg / 445 lbs | |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |