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Honda CX500 V Twin

Honda CX500 V Twin

... Motorcycles exist at two opposing poles - Very functional transport, not very stylish (Honda CX500, C90, CG125, Kawasaki GT750, Yamaha XJ900 and Diversion) at one end, and at the other bikes that are very stylish but have no discernible use other than posing (Triumph T595, Yamaha R1, Honda ... Read review

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CX machine (NOT)

Advantages: Cheap, ultra reliable, comfortable, easy to maintain
Disadvantages: bit slow, bit ugly, no good for posers

...posing (Triumph T595, Yamaha R1, Honda Fireblade, everything by Harley, Big off roaders, all modern Sports bikes). A special few sit right in the middle (see my review of the VFR750) and satisfy both requirements...

Don't get me wrong here, I love the quirky 500 Hondas, in fact behind the VFR750 I think the CX is Honda's best road bike. But it is designed for a purpose, and that purpose is transport, not posing, pulling girls, or ...
...hasten to add) 13 different Honda CXs. One of them covered 325,000 miles...

Model history (skip this but unless you're actually interested!)

The straight model history is quite straightforward. The original CX was the CX500 (sometimes called the 'Z'), introduced to the UK in 1978, the first ones are 'S' registered.
It featured water cooling, four valve pushrod driven cylinder heads, shaft drive, twin front disc ... more

peteshone 12.05.2005 (18.03.2007)
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CXing here and there

Advantages: Good tourer and all rounder
Disadvantages: Should attend Weight Watchers

It’s not small, in fact it has a weight problem. But the CX500, made from the late seventies to eighties, was the couriers dream machine. It wasn’t overly excessive with power, 498cc, and were – and still are – cheap and reliable. Okay, so heres some facts: It is water cooled (Check coolant level – just like a car!) It’s shaft driven (No chain, it’s driven by a series of adjoining metal pieces) It’s ...
...has 2 cylinders, in a V shape) There are several models (Custom, Eurosport, 1980) Okay, you have 750 pounds burning a hole in your pocket. You want a nice, comfortable bike suitable for the daily 25 mile commute and for occasional touring. You want something reliable, economical but not too daunting. You head down to your local Bike garage, and ask what they have. They show you a grotty old CB550 and a CB400N. Then, they show you a tidy little ...

o_morris 28.06.2003 · Read full review
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The Old Girl Keeps going!!

Advantages: Comfort, reliable, cheap to run!
Disadvantages: Ugly and noisy!

Most delicious. having absolutely no idea on style whatsoever I bought a CX500 (my 3rd) about 11 years ago, a CX500 custom from the US, still in the box in bits - assembled it - got on it - and watched in amazement as my 'brand new' old bike stopped when allthe seals fell to bits and liquids poured out everywhere!!!! After replacing the rotted seals and putting in some UK carbs it has gone like a dream ever since.......I still have it and being a ...
...tyres in 11 years!!! (The originals got old and hard, squared off etc) ...The bike has only just got to 11000miles. So I have a 28 year old bike with 11000Miles on the clock, now that aint bad at all and it is in beautiful condition!!! I love it to bitz! Saddo that I am!!! :-) ...

Midgee 14.01.2008 (09.01.2008) · Read full review
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CX Type

Advantages: Good fun, easy to ride, old memories
Disadvantages: None for what I use it

Riden bikes since 17 now 57. Five years ago had a medical problem had to retire went into business iwth wife. Bikes - had to stop riding lack of strength in legs siold all thre bikes kept CB900F in back of garage hidden from wife - still to heavy. Saw a GL 400 import fro sale owned and loved a CX500 18 years ago roade all over France two up. Brought GL 400 and found I can ride it. Love riding it do not care what the world thinks of my bike I am back ...

roberthappydays 07.08.2008 (06.08.2008) · Read full review
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