Honda CMX500 (2017-2018)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda CMX500 (2017-2018) takes 2.7 L of oil with a filter change (2.5 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.7 LAt oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)2.5 LAt draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.2 LAt full disassembly
Coolant (radiator)1.62 LRadiator and engine combined. At draining only: 1.35 L. Reserve tank (upper level): 0.145 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradePro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (U.S.A. & Canada) or equivalent motorcycle oil, API SG or higher (except energy-conserving oils), JASO T903 MA, SAE 10W-30
Coolant typePro Honda HP Coolant or equivalent high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing silicate-free corrosion inhibitors, 1:1 mixture with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper filter)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CPR8EA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainDID DID520VF-112LE or RK RK520KLO2-112LE
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt lever end, cable-operated
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links112
Chain slack25–35 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.667 (40/15)
Rear sprocket (OEM)40TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.667 (40/15) — one fewer tooth than CB500F/CBR500R's 41T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear tire size150/80-16M/C 71H
Front tire pressure200 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Rear tire pressure200 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.8–5.15 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.8–5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Brake pad — rear (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Clutch friction plate (min)2.27 mmStandard 2.30–2.50 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold