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Navigation: Index --- Motorcycle Specs Handbook --- Honda --- 1981

1981 Honda CX500A
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• 1981 Honda CX500A

Manufacturer - Make - Model - Year: Honda CX 500 A 1981
Motorcycle Style: Standard

Engine Type: 497 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - V-Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 78 mm x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: VB 36 A / 35 mm
Claimed Horsepower: 50 hp (37.3 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 43 Nm (31.7 ft. lbs) @ 7000 rpm

Transmission type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Tire - Front: 3,25-19
Tire - Rear: 4,00-18
Brakes - Front: dual disc with 1-piston calipers

Overall - Length: 2205 mm (86.8 inches)
Overall - Width: 620 mm (24.4 inches)
Overall - Height: 1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 17 l (4.5 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 217 kg (478.4 pounds)

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