| General |
| Year | 1980 - 81 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 | Honda CB 750 Hornet |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | - | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | - | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | - | 1085mm / 42.7 in |
| Length | - | 2090 mm / 82.3 in |
| Width | - | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 192 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 205 | - |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph | - |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 755cc / 46 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | 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 | Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52 mm | 87 x 63.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 43 mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Steel diamond |
| Suspension - Front | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | 41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD |
| Suspension - Rear | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, |
| Rake | - | 25˚ |
| Trail | - | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 132 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 275mm discs | 2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | 160mm Drum | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | 2 Channel |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25-19 | 120/70ZR-17M/C 58W |
| Tyres - Rear | 3.75-18 | 160/60ZR-17M/C 69W |
| Wheels | - | 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 17M/C x MT3.50 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 17M/C x MT4.50 |