dailyrider_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Now this would be very interesting.
garageprojectmotorcycles
garageprojectmotorcycles
CX 500
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gossman_imp
Been there
It would be interesting and most likely the same cost as the 1100. Biggest market would be us!
VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
Funny as I have a 2013 CB 1100 and 1979 CX 500 in my garage 
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Its a great Photoshop, but it really in development?
ClassicVW_imp
Road warrior
I also like looking at and sometimes buying those old Hondas. I just sold two older CBs and have been looking for a CX500 or a GL650 as my next retro ride.
However, with apologies to current and future owners, I don't think the CX class bikes are all that remembered by us oldsters, at least not as much or as fondly as the CB750/900/1100. I also recall some reviews of the CX bikes back in the day that weren't all that favorable.
I agree it's a nice photoshop, but if Honda truly was thinking about marketing a mid size retro ride, they could more easily tweak the cosmetics of their CB400 that's already on sale.
However, with apologies to current and future owners, I don't think the CX class bikes are all that remembered by us oldsters, at least not as much or as fondly as the CB750/900/1100. I also recall some reviews of the CX bikes back in the day that weren't all that favorable.
I agree it's a nice photoshop, but if Honda truly was thinking about marketing a mid size retro ride, they could more easily tweak the cosmetics of their CB400 that's already on sale.
rboe
Road warrior
Better looking than the old CX500, except for the sport model sold in Canada.
the Ferret
Road warrior
CX 500 was an interesting motorcycle. I sold them new when they came out. Designed by same guy who designed CBX and GL1000 GoldWing. Had push rods instead of OHCs. Hondas only transverse twin. Hondas first liquid cooled twin. Smallest shaft drive Honda at the time. Cylinders turned to get carbs closer to center out of riders way. With less than 50 HP wasn't a real powerhouse, but like all Hondas very reliable, and with the shaft low maintenance. Turned into at least 6 or 7 models, maybe more.CX500, 500 DLX, 500 Custom, 650 , 650 DLX, 650 Custom and 650 Turbo if memory serves me. Even with 48 HP guys would stick Vetter fairings and bags on them and go touring. Neat little bikes. They make awesome looking cafe racers if they are too far gone to restore. Original 78 tanks were a bit ugly, but they look good on a cafe racer.
The CX could be a good follow on to the NC/CTX bikes but Honda's lineup is already crowded at the 500cc & 700cc levels. I'd rather see a well designed follow on to the CB600 (599). Light enough (which Honda never seems to pull off) and tuned properly, it would have almost the same power as the CB11 (at higher revs) and be a better standard than the FZ-07. It would basically be a naked CBR650F - a CB650F.ClassicVW_imp said:
rboe
Road warrior
It would probably have to be a 750 in this day and age; to be successful. But with EFI, throttle by wire and classic styling it has some promise.
The CB400 is still made for the Japanese market is it not? I think it's a bit small for the larger framed typical American (think tall with long inseam).
The CB400 is still made for the Japanese market is it not? I think it's a bit small for the larger framed typical American (think tall with long inseam).
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Interesting concept. I think that it would need updating in power to make it competitive with modern 500's. I like it but it would be a risk for Honda to bring a bike like this to market as the appeal would be mostly to older riders (most of us forum members).
A friend has owned two of the originals. They were absolutely bullet proof and made decent touring bikes.
A friend has owned two of the originals. They were absolutely bullet proof and made decent touring bikes.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Honda just needs to put clip-ons, a solo seat with a tailcone, and fork gaiters on it to sell a boatload of these. Oh yeah, a number plate too.
Cafe Racers are HOT HOT HOT! I don't want one, but they're HOT..
Cafe Racers are HOT HOT HOT! I don't want one, but they're HOT..
flynrider
Road warrior
So did Honda. Remember the GL500/650 Silver Wings?The ferret_imp said:
My favorite variant was the turbo.
rboe
Road warrior
Still a darn good looking bike. I remember those days, still felt like the golden age with very cool things just around the corner. Like flying cars.
Sigh, it was not to be.
Sigh, it was not to be.
gossman_imp
Been there
I loved the colors of those years. My neighbor sold his 500 a few years ago, original owner. I really wanted the red, white, and blue CBX but I settled for my CB 650 because of the insurance costs. Loved those days.Rboe_imp said:
