Description
Honda CX500C | 1982
Highlights:
– 496cc V-twin engine
– 46280 km indicated on odometer
– Fitted with a Velorex sidecar
– Reverse assist via an electric motor with a separate battery
– Steering damper fitted
The seller offers for sale this 1982 Honda CX500C, powered by a 496cc V-twin engine. This example is fitted with a Velorex sidecar, giving it the practical, road-ready look of a classic touring combination. The motorcycle shows 46280 km on the odometer and has continued to be used by its current owner. Over the years it has received a few practical upgrades: heavier front fork springs were installed to cope with the added weight of the sidecar, with the original springs retained and included in the sale, a steering damper was fitted to aid stability, and reverse assistance is provided via an electric motor powered by a separate battery, a useful feature when manoeuvring a sidecar outfit at low speed. The original exhaust system is still fitted, and the current tyres retain sufficient tread for continued use.
Honda introduced the CX500 in 1978 as a distinctly unconventional middleweight, built around a liquid-cooled, 80-degree V-twin engine mounted transversely and driving the rear wheel through a shaft final drive rather than a chain. This layout, together with its torquey low-revving character, made the CX500 a popular and dependable base for sidecar conversions across Europe, where riders valued its smooth power delivery and shaft drive over the maintenance demands of a chain-driven machine. The CX500C, or Custom, variant introduced cruiser-style styling to the platform, with a stepped dual seat, cast alloy wheels and a more relaxed riding position, while retaining the shaft-driven V-twin that made the model so well suited to combination use. Today, a well-equipped CX500C sidecar outfit such as this one offers an accessible route into classic motorcycle combination riding, combining Honda’s reputation for engineering reliability with the practicality and character of a proper sidecar rig.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
