2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition
Honda’s popular roadster come bobber styled cruiser CMX500 has been updated for 2020 and a ‘S Edition’ added into the model mix.
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The CMX S Edition sports a headlight cowl, black fork covers and a stitched seat.
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Both the S and the standard CMX500 now come with upgraded suspension via preload-adjustable nitrogen charged Showa shocks, a full LED lighting package, new instruments with gear position indicator and a slip-assist clutch.
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The CMX retains the 471cc parallel twin-cylinder engine which is now Euro5 and produces a LAMS approved 34kW at 8500rpm, while peak torque is 43.3Nm at 6000rpm.
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The CMX actually draws its powerplant from the CBR500R offering generous performance both for the segment and capacity, with PGM-FI fuel injection –further optimised – and valve and ignition timings revised to focus on bottom-end torque.
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Learner legal and with a very low 690 mm seat height, the easy riding CMX500 has proved very popular with Aussie motorcyclists
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A removeable pillion seat continues to come standard with both models.
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The 16inch front and rear wheels are retained from 2019, as is the 296mm front rotor and twin-piston caliper setup, with a single-piston rear caliper. Dunlop tyres are fitted in 130/90 -16 and 150/80 – 16 sizes. Two channel ABS is standard fitment.
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The CMX will be available for an MLP of $8,599 and in three colour options: Graphite Black, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic and Matte Armoured Silver while the S Edition comes in Matte Axis Grey Metallic from $8,999.
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2020 Honda CMX500 Specifications
CMX500 Technical Specifications | |
Engine | |
Type | Liquid cooled, DOHC |
Engine Displacement (cm³) | 471cc |
No. of Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
Bore ´ Stroke (mm) | 67 x 66.8 |
Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
Max. Power Output | 34kW/8,500rpm |
Max. Torque | 43.3Nm/6,000rpm |
Oil Capacity | 3.2 litres |
Fuel System | |
Carburation | PGMÂFI |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.2L |
Fuel consumption | 27km/litre |
Electrical System | |
Starter | Electric |
Battery Capacity | 12V |
ACG Output | 0.5kW |
Drivetrain | |
Clutch Type | Wet multiplate |
Transmission Type | 6Âspeed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | |
Type | Steel Diamond |
Chassis | |
Dimensions (LxWxH) mm | 2,205 x 820 x 1,090 |
Wheelbase | 1490mm |
Caster Angle | 28° |
Trail | 110 |
Seat Height | 690mm |
Ground Clearance | 125mm |
Kerb Weight | 191kg |
Turning radius | 2.8m |
Suspension | |
Type Front | 41mm Telescopic forks |
Type Rear | Showa twin shock |
Wheels | |
Rim Size Front | 16M/C x MT3.00 |
Rim Size Rear | 16M/C x MT3.50 |
Tyres Front | 130/90Â16M/C 67H |
Tyres Rear | 150/80Â16M/C 71H |
Brakes | |
ABS System Type | Two channel |
Instruments & Electronics | |
Instruments | Digital |
Headlight | LED |
Taillight | LED |
2020 Honda CMX500 Images