The Honda CX 500 Custom motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CX 500 Custom compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 9% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.
216 kg — heavier than about 62% of Honda models, or lighter than about 38%.
11 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.231 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 231.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 100.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 52 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 159.0 km/h (98.8 mph) |
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