Private seller
Honda CX 500
€1,400 · Bidding
19780 km
Utrecht, UT - Bastiaan
Marktplaats.nl
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Honda
CX 500
Classic · 496 cc
For sale now23 motorcycles
- Engine
- 496 cc
- Power
- 50 hp
- Weight
- 200 kg
- Price range
- €1,490 – €6,870
- Avg. mileage
- 24,400 km
- Common year
- 1981 · 10 motorcycles
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What should you pay for a CX 500?
See typical prices, price changes and important differences.
A typical asking price is between €1,490 and €6,870
Below €1,490, the price is low. Above €6,870, the price is high. Check the year, mileage, version and maintenance.
- Typical asking price
- €2,300
- Current prices compared
- 10
This is a guide based on asking prices, not confirmed sale prices.
Price trend-7%
Based on price data from 5 of the past 12 months.
Used prices are trending down: the typical asking price is €175 lower than in May 2026.
Model family
CX 500 at a glance
Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.
Displacement
496 cc
Power
50 hp · 37 kW
Torque
44 Nm
Category
Classic
Specifications
- Displacement
- 496 cc
- Power
- 50 hp · 37 kW
- Torque
- 44 Nm
- Weight
- 200 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
- Production
- 1978 – 1983
- Category
- Classic
Comparable models
Also worth considering
Models in the same category and price range to consider alongside the CX 500.
Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
2 variants
Years
1982 - 1983
1982–1983 CX500 update
GenerationLater CX500 versions gained revised equipment and braking details. The longitudinal V-twin and shaft drive remain the reliable identifiers.
496 cc50 hp2 cyl.
Years
1978 - 1981
1978–1981 CX500
GenerationThe original CX500 has the longitudinal liquid-cooled V-twin with shaft drive and distinctive naked styling. Inspect early cooling and ignition parts carefully.
496 cc50 hp2 cyl.
About this model
About the Honda CX 500
The Honda CX 500 is a classic commuter motorcycle powered by a 496 cc transverse V-twin with water cooling, produced from 1978 to 1983. The CX became the default choice for tens of thousands of couriers during the 1980s, thanks to its reliability, low maintenance requirements, and ability to accumulate high mileage without complaint. The engine also formed the technical basis for the rare 1981 CX 500 Turbo, the first mass-produced turbocharged motorcycle.
- Category
- Classic
- Production
- 1978 – 1983
- Power
- 50 hp
- Weight
- 200 kg
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check coolant hoses and radiator for leaks and corrosion; plastic hose clamps become brittle after 40+ years.
- Check the wiring for oxidised connectors and degraded insulation; loom insulation becomes fragile with age.
- Check the frame gussets and subframe for cracking or rust, common on high-mileage courier examples.
- Check the rocker arm system for play; the CX 500 uses a unique pushrods-and-rocker arrangement rather than an overhead cam, complicating repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Honda CX 500
What does a used Honda CX 500 cost?
A used Honda CX 500 costs €2,300 on average. Most cost €1,490 to €6,870. This is based on 23 motorcycles for sale now.
How many used Honda CX 500 are for sale?
MotorMonitor now compares 23 used Honda CX 500 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
What year and mileage does an average used Honda CX 500 have?
The average used Honda CX 500 is from 1981 and has done about 24,400 km.