The Honda CX 500 Deluxe motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 86 in (2,185 mm), width 34.1 in (865 mm), height 45.9 in (1,165 mm), wheelbase 57.3 in (1,455 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Honda CX 500 Deluxe dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.3 sq ft (1.89 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 86 in (2,185 mm) | 97.4 in (2,475 mm) | 11.4 in below median |
| Width | 34.1 in (865 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Height | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 52.8 in (1,340 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 9.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Honda CX 500 Deluxe dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 86 in (2,185 mm) | 34.1 in (865 mm) | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Honda CX 500 Deluxe dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CX 500 Deluxe seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.
Does the Honda CX 500 Deluxe have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.3 in (1,455 mm), giving the Honda CX 500 Deluxe a very short wheelbase for its category. 9.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CX 500 Deluxe have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Honda CX 500 Deluxe compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86 in (2,185 mm), making the Honda CX 500 Deluxe very compact for its category. 11.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.3 sq ft (1.89 m²).
What do the Honda CX 500 Deluxe width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.1 in (865 mm) and representative height is 45.9 in (1,165 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda CX 500 Deluxe?
The main listed figures are overall length 86 in (2,185 mm), wheelbase 57.3 in (1,455 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.