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Honda CX 500 Custom

Make Model	Honda CX 500 Custom
Year	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

The CX500C appeared in 1979 with very-j few changes to the B model's engine but with such usual custom features as a high, wide handlebar, lower, stepped dualseat and a small fuel tank—in this case holding 2'/2 gallons instead of the original 3% j gallons. Short megaphone-style silencers were another change, and the cowling around the headlamp had been abandoned in favour of conventional supports.