Honda CX 500 Deluxe 1979
Complete specifications and details for the 1979 Honda CX 500 Deluxe. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.
Basic Information
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | CX 500 Deluxe |
| Year | 1979 |
| Category | Touring |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
| Frame Type | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 139 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 63.2° |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Other Specifications
| Color Options | Wine red |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 496.00 ccm (30.27 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Engine Details | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power | 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Max Rpm | 10500 |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 78.0 x 52.0 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin 35mm CV |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication System | Forced pressure and wet sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch | wet, multi plate |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse Gases | 104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Dry Weight | 205.0 kg (452.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Oil Capacity | 3.00 litres (0.20 quarts) |
| Overall Height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall Width | 865 mm (34.1 inches) |
| Power Weight Ratio | 0.2439 HP/kg |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 5.67 litres (1.50 gallons) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |