Honda CX 500 Turbo vs Benelli 500 Quattro (1984)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CX 500 Turbostacks up against the Benelli 500 Quattro. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CX 500 TurboBenelli 500 Quattro
Model year19841976
Price
Engine497 cc498 cc
Horsepower82 hp44 hp
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires3.50-18 / 120/90-17 3.50-18 / 4.10-18

Honda CX 500 Turbo vs Benelli 500 Quattro — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CX 500 Turbo and the Benelli 500 Quattro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CX 500 Turbo brings 82 hp, while the Benelli 500 Quattro counters with 44 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: