The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle, and drilled side covers were refinished in grey. A custom round tail section and solo cafe-style seat were added to the frame. Additional features include a shortened chrome front fender, center and side stands, and a custom license plate bracket with a taillight mounted to the left frame rail.
The bike is equipped with Comstar wheels wearing Kenda Challenger tires, with measurements of 100/90-19 in the front and 110/80-18 in the rear. The suspension consists of a conventional front fork with black lowers and a rear swingarm fitted with replacement shocks. Braking is handled by a single disc in the front and a drum brake in the rear.
The black clubman-style handlebars house factory-style controls, switches, and grips. Round mirrors have been installed in their original positions. The instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a redline at 9,700 rpm, a coolant temperature gauge, and a five-digit odometer.
Powering the bike is a liquid-cooled 497cc V-twin engine that originally produced 48 horsepower. It transfers power to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and an enclosed driveshaft. The exhaust system features wrapped header pipes and replacement mufflers.
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