| Year | 1977 |
| Bore x Stroke | 87.3 x 100.8 mm |
| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | - / 49.3 m |
| Capacity | 1207 cc / 73.5 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Consumption Average | 47 mpg |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | 2x 250mm disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Ignition | Coil battery |
| Induction | Single 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 5150 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-16 |
| Road Test | Cycle 1979CX500 vs Harley FXS 80 Lowrider |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 15.0 sec / 85.8 mph |
| Starting | Electric |
| Top Speed | 158 km/h / 98 mph |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 280.0 kg / 617.3 lbs |
