The Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) 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 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 15% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 67th percentile across Honda models.
About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.
228 kg — heavier than about 67% of Honda models, or lighter than about 33%.
19 L — larger than about 84% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.118 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 118.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,500 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 | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
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