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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda CX500E Euro | |name = [[Honda]] CX500E Euro | ||
| | |image = [[File:Honda-CX500-Euro-2.jpg|frameless|Honda CX500E Euro]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 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 | |engine = 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 | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|dry_weight = 208 kg / 458.5 lbs | |dry_weight = 208 kg / 458.5 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 19 | |fuel_capacity = 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 275mm disc 2 piston floating-caliper in the front and a Single 275mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa telehydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a air/oil damped, TRAC anti-dive braking system. Pro-link rising-rate, single-shock. The CX500E Euro was fitted with a 19 | It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 275mm disc 2 piston floating-caliper in the front and a Single 275mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa telehydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a air/oil damped, TRAC anti-dive braking system. Pro-link rising-rate, single-shock. The CX500E Euro was fitted with a 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 208 kg / 458.5 lbs. The wheelbase was 1495 mm / 58.8 lbs long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Honda-CX500-Euro-2.jpg|600px|Honda CX500E Euro]] | [[File:Honda-CX500-Euro-2.jpg|600px|Honda CX500E Euro]] | ||
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assisted prolink single shock rear suspension. The wheels are also modified, | assisted prolink single shock rear suspension. The wheels are also modified, | ||
with an 18-inch-diameter (460 mm) restyled round hole comstar front with a | with an 18-inch-diameter (460 mm) restyled round hole comstar front with a | ||
10090H18 | 10090H18 tyre, whilst on the rear is a 12080H18 tyre. | ||
The brakes are vastly improved | The brakes are vastly improved | ||
with much more effective twin pot calipers on the front and a new disc brake | with much more effective twin pot calipers on the front and a new disc brake | ||
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is also significantly restyled with a larger fuel tank, a nose fairing, side | is also significantly restyled with a larger fuel tank, a nose fairing, side | ||
panels, seat, and tail unit that share much more modern lines. In the UK | panels, seat, and tail unit that share much more modern lines. In the UK | ||
only two | only two colour options were made: white metallic with blue and red | ||
striping, or black with orange and silver stripes. | striping, or black with orange and silver stripes. | ||
The instrumentation is improved | The instrumentation is improved | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|19 | |19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles]] |