Honda XR500: history, specs, pictures
The Honda XR500 was a dirtbike produced by Honda between 1979 and 1984. It had a 498cc Air cooled engine. All XR500s after 1980 were XR500Rs. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). Max torque was 30.61 ft/lbs (41.5 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Honda XR500 | |
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Also called | XR 500. XR500R |
Production | 1979 - 1980 |
Class | Enduro |
Successor | Honda XR500R |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 89.0mm x 80.0mm |
Top Speed | 70 mph |
Horsepower | 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 30.61 ft/lbs (41.5 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Ignition | cdi |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA ‘79-80[1] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x100 ‘79-80[1] |
Front Sprocket | 14T ‘79-80[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 48T ‘79-80[1] |
Suspension | Front: oil dumped telescopic Rear: pivoted rear fork |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.00-23 ‘79-80[1] |
Rear Tire | 4.60-18 ‘79-80[1] |
Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
Length | 87.01 inches (2210 mm) |
Width | 34.45 inches (875 mm) |
Height | 47.83 inches (1215 mm) |
Seat Height | 34.65 inches (880 mm) |
Weight | 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg) (dry), 135.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 6.00 liters/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
Related | Honda CR450R |
Competition | Suzuki PE400 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 89.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 500.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
ChassisEdit
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a oil dumped telescopic while the rear was equipped with a pivoted rear fork. The XR500 was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.
1979Edit
The XR500'79 was sold in 1979 in Tahitian Red. The "HONDA" tank decal was red. The top of the tank, side cover panels, and headlight cowl were black. The "XR500" side cover graphic was red and white. The front wheel was 23" while the rear was 18". The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began PE01-5000001
1980Edit
The XR500'80 was sold in 1980 in Tahitian Red. The gas tank had a wing decal. The control levers and kickstarter arm were black. This year it had a smaller muffler. The front wheel was 23" while the rear was 18". The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began PE01-5100001
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