Honda CX 500 1980 specifications pictures and more for the 1980 Honda CX 500 in South Africa brought to you by Motomedia

Honda CX 500 1980 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 1980 Honda CX 500.



Honda CX 500 1980 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Honda
Model
CX 500
Year
1980
Category
Naked bike

Performance and Speed

Top Speed
176.0 km/h / 109.4 mph

Dimensions and Weight

Kerb Weight
221.0 kg / 487.2 pounds

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
78.0 x 52.0 mm / 3.1 x 2.0 inches
Engine Capacity
497.00 cc / 30.33 cubic inches
Compression
10.0:1
Engine Type
V2
2 / 4 Stroke
4
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox
5-speed

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel Control
OHV
Fuel Capacity
17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions
3.25-19
Rear Tire Dimensions
3.75-18

Brakes

Front Brakes
Dual disc
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake

Honda In The News

2025 Honda CRF250R and CRF450R
Honda refreshes its top-range models in the motocross segment for 2025. At the heart of the changes is a 70% new twin spar aluminium frame, with revised semi-double cradle, updated reinforcement crossbars, new pivot plates and a new upper shock absorber attachment point.  Also new are the 49 mm Showa forks, the Showa...

Read More
Honda Groms
Tiny Honda’s, Gigantic funYou would have read about the exploits of FabryRock in last month's magazine, where we were summoned at short notice to Honda Wing East Rand Mall…Well, while we were there we happened to spy a very tidy Honda Grom tucked away next to a certain young ladies desk...

Read More