Honda CX500 Turbo (1984)

The Honda CX500 Turbo is a motorcycle that was produced in 1984. The bike has a turbocharged, four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine with OHV and four valves per cylinder operated by pushrods. The engine has a capacity of 647 cc and a compression ratio of 7.8:1. The bike is liquid-cooled and has electronic ignition with computerized digital fuel injection. The engine produces a maximum power of 100 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 93 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The front suspension is a 37mm Showa with adjustments for TRAC anti-dive and air pressure, while the rear suspension is Honda Pro-Link with one Showa damper, with adjustments for air pressure and rebound damping. The front brakes are two 280mm discs, and the rear brake is a single 300mm disc. The bike has a wet weight of 260 kg and a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The consumption average is 47 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.9 seconds at 112.4 mph, and the bike has a top speed of 125 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CX 650TC Turbo

Year: 1984


Engine: Turbo charged, four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Capacity: 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 63 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Induction: Computerized digital fuel injection
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 100 hp / 73 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 93 Nm / 68.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft, 3.400:1
Front Suspension: 37mm Showa, adjustments for TRAC anti-dive and air pressure
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Honda Pro-Link, one Showa damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 104 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 300mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V17
Wet-Weight: 260 kg / 572 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 gal
Consumption Average: 47 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 112.4 mph
Top Speed: 125 mph

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