CX 500 C

1983 Honda CX 500 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1983 Honda CX 500 C features a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 100.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CX 500 C measures 216 kg (476 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.32 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 159 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.