1981 Honda CX500 review from United Kingdom
"Probably was nice commuting machine in its time"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The motorcycle is extremely difficult to start in the Autumn/Winter weather, although it runs OK once started.
The brakes have reached the point where they need serious attention, although they were working reasonably when the bike was purchased.
Handling is suspect, perhaps due to tyres/shock absorbers.
General comments?
The bike and seat are comfortable on long trips.
The handling is poor. This may be due to poor tyres/tyre matching or shock absorber problems.
Could be excellent for commuting at lower speeds, has a nice feel for this, but the poor handling characteristics/braking result in a lack of confidence in the machine.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 4 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 3 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12215 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12745 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Vespa PX 125 |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2007 |