HONDA CX 500 497 (1978 - 1982) Description & History: The CX500 was officially rolled out in 1978 and kept in production till 1982 when the Japanese company released the GL500.
HONDA CX 500 497 1978 - 1982 Full Specifications:Brand: HONDA, Model: CX, Type: CX 500 1978, Name Year: CX 500 497 1978 - 1982, Engine Type: Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 80 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder, Displacement: 497 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3x2 in OR 76.2x50.8 mm, Compression: 10.0:1, Horsepower: 37(50)/9000 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 31/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 42/7000 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: 2x34mm Keihin carburetors, Gearbox: 5 Speed, Clutch: -, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: Shaft, Frame: -, Front Suspension: 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork, Rear Suspension: Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers, Front Brake: 2x275mm discs, Rear Brake: Drum, Length: 86.8 in OR 2205 mm, Width: 24.4 in OR 620 mm, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: 57.3 in OR 1455 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 478 lbs OR 217 kg, Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons OR 4.5 L, Tyres Front: 3.25-19, Tyres Rear: 3.75-18.