Honda CX 500 Custom (1981-82) vs Suzuki SV 650N (2005-06) vs Husqvarna TE 310 (2009-11)
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| Make: | Honda | Suzuki | Husqvarna |
| Model: | CX 500 Custom | SV 650N | TE 310 |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2005-06 | 2009-11 |
| 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, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 297.6 cc / 18.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 81 x 62.6 mm | 83 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. | Fuel Injection | Electronic injection MIKUNI D42 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital transistorized | CDI. electronic, with variable advance (digital control) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric & kcik |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 54.7 kW / 73.4 hp @ 8800 rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 64 Nm / 6.53 kg-m / 47.2 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, #525 O-ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | Telescopic 41 mm, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | 50mm Marzocchi “Upside-Down” telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 132 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | KYB (formally Kayaba) single shock, Adjustable pre-load. | Sachs shock absorber Progressive “Soft Damp” type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment (compression stroke: double adjustment) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 125 mm / 4.7 in | 296 mm / 11.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 260mm floating disc, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm floating disc, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 120/60 ZR17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 160/60 ZR17 | 120/80-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 7.2 Litres / 1.9 US gal |