| General |
| Year | 1980 - 81 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 | Yamaha MT-07 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | - | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | - | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Height | - | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | - | 2085 mm / 82.1 in |
| Width | - | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 205 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 183 kg |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph | - |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 689 cc / 42.04 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 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 43 mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin carbs. | Mikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I. |
| Ignition | CDI | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, 5-speed | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | Manual 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Diamond |
| Suspension - Front | 33mm Showa telehydraulic fork | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks absorbers | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Rake | - | 24.2° |
| Trail | - | 93 mm / 3.7 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 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | 160mm Drum | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25-19 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyres - Rear | 3.75-18 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) |