The Honda CX 500 Deluxe motorcycle specifications include a 496 cc (30.27 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 205 kg (452 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CX 500 Deluxe 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 51st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 70th 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.
496 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Honda models.
800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.
17 L — larger than about 70% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,185
2,078
5% above average.
865
827
5% above average.
1,165
1,161
Close to average.
1,455
1,431
Close to average.
800
780
Close to average.
145
184
21% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 377 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.244 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 243.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 100.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 496 cc (30.27 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 system | Carburettor. Keihin 35mm CV |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced Pressure and Wet Sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi Plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 139 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.9° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 205 kg (452 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 865 mm (34.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.67 L (1.50 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.52 L/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2439 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Wine Red |
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