Honda CX 500 (1978) vs Honda CX 650E (1983)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | CX 500 | CX 650E |
| Years: | 1978 | 1983 |
| 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, 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: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 673 cc / 41.07 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 82.5 x 63 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | 2x 39mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electreic |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 64 hp / 47.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 61 Nm / 45 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Pro-link, air adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm Drum | Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 120/90-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 227 kg / 500.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 43 mpg | 45.5 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.0 sec / 93 mph | 13.5 sec / 99 mph |
| Top Speed: | 112 mph | 186.6 km/h / 116 mph |