Honda CMX500A 2019 User Manual

Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
● Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
2 P. 42
●
Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions. 2 P. 90
●
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks. 2 P. 72
●
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks. 2 P. 76
●
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary. 2 P. 82
● Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear. 2 P. 78, 2 P. 79
● Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
● Engine stop switch - Check for proper
function. 2 P. 34
● Clutch - Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary. 2 P. 87
● Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function. 2 P. 81
● Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary. 2 P. 61
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Honda CMX500A 2019 Specifications

General

Displacement	471cc
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/80-16
Ground Clearance	130 mm
Seat Height	690 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Bore x Stroke	67mm x 66.8mm
Horsepower	47 hp
Torque	43.4 Nm @ 6, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Pgm-Fi
Induction	Electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital
Front Suspension	41mm fork
Rear Suspension	Twin shock
Front Brake	Single disc