Comparison of Honda CX 500 Deluxe and Suzuki RV 125 VanVan [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda CX 500 Deluxe × |  Suzuki RV 125 VanVan × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1979 | 2005 |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Honda CX 500 Deluxe | Suzuki RV 125 VanVan |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 35mm CV | Carburettor. MIKUNI BS26 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 496 | 125 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | 8.5 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 10,500 | 10,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.52 | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 13.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 57 |
| Stroke (mm) | 52 | 48.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | CDI | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi Plate | Wet multi-plate type |
| Lubrication system | Forced Pressure and Wet Sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Diamond | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/80-18 M/C 66P |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-16 | 180/80-14 M/C 78P |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 139 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 85 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 63.2 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,455 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 205 | 117 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.178 | 0.0726 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,165 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,185 | 2,140 |
| Overall width (mm) | 865 | 860 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 770 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 215 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 100 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 5.67 | 1.8 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 7.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3 | - |
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