How much is a 1980 Honda CX500 worth?
Values
| Excellent | $2,285 |
| Very Good | $1,625 |
| Good | $910 |
| Fair | $640 |
| Poor | N/A |
What years did Honda make the CX500?
Honda CX series
| 1981 Honda CX500 (B-spec with minor modifications from standard) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 1978–1983 |
| Successor | GL500 Silverwing, ST series (influenced) |
| Engine | 497–674 cc liquid-cooled longitudinal OHV 80° V-twin, 4 valves per cylinder |
How much does a CX500 weight?
| Honda CX500 | |
|---|---|
| Height | 45.87 inches (1165 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 451.95 pounds (205.0 Kg) (dry), 228.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) |
What is a vintage café racer?
A staple of classic British motorcycle subculture, the Café Racers were a breed of bikes that put all-out performance over everything else. With loud exhaust notes, low sleek lines and heaps of attitude, these bikes were just as cool (or maybe cooler) than their leather jacketed and greased hair counterparts.
What is the difference between café racer and scrambler?
Café racers tend to have a more aggressive, forward-leaning seating position, while scramblers look more akin to dirt bikes — but at their cores, both are specialized standard bikes. You can look at café racers as more of a hot rod, or an old-school road bike with a healthy amount of racing flair poured on.
Which is better scrambler or café racer?
What kind of engine does a Honda CX500TC have?
The CX500TC powerplant was based on the water-cooled V-twin with four pushrod-operated overhead valves per cylinder configuration used in the CX500 introduced a few years earlier. The engine case look was retained nearly intact from the original CX500.
When did the Honda CX500 Silver Wing come out?
In 1981 Honda released the GL500 Silver Wing, which was a mid-sized touring bike based on the CX500 engine. The GL500 engine was similar to the CX500 engine, but used the more reliable transistorized ignition system, which meant the stator would contain only charging windings and thus would put out more power…
What kind of engine did a 1978 Ford CX500 have?
The 1978 CX500 Standard had a large fuel tank, stepped seat, a round brake fluid reservoir and a plastic mini-fairing that was thought to look unusual at the time. Turn signals extend out through the mini fairing from the headlight’s centerline.
When did the Honda CX500 Deluxe model come out?
The “Deluxe” model appeared in 1979. This bike looked nearly identical to the original CX500 Standard, with the exception of regular (85 mph) gauges and headlight (the mini fairing was removed) and black reversed Com Star wheels – 19 inch front and 16 inch rear. 1981 was the final year for the CX500 Deluxe model.
When did the Honda CX500 motorcycle come out?
Most components on this motorcycle came from 1981 Custom Honda CX500, which includes: engine, front fork, electrics, and wheels. The engine at the time of installment had 9000 miles. Since then service was maintained as per manual.
Where is the tool kit on a 1980 Honda CX500?
The bike has a Hondaline rear luggage rack and trunk (not cheap aftermarket stuff). The tool kit is under the seat where it belongs, and both factory Honda ignition keys are included. This bike is quite fun to ride – pleasant and nimble. It sounds good, looks nice, and is economical.
How long does it take to pay for a Honda CX500?
I expect a $500 deposit via Paypal within 24 hours. Payment in full is due within 5 days, no exceptions. I will accept cash, cashier’s check, or wire transfer for balance of payment. If picking up the motorcycle in person within the 5 days, I will require the balance due in cash at that time.