Honda CX 500 Custom (1979-80) technical specifications
Honda CX 500 Custom is produced in 1979-80. Engine is 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, displacement 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in , produces power 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm and 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. Honda CX 500 Custom top speed is 175.5 km/h. Honda CX 500 Custom weighs 202 kg / 445 lbs. Honda CX 500 Custom has 2 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | CX 500 Custom |
| Years: | 1979-80 |
| 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 |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition: | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 132 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 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 |
| Consumption Average: | 40 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.0 sec / 149.7 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 175.5 km/h |