Editing Honda XL500R

{{Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda XL500'''
|photo            = 1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-3.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1982 - 1984
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Honda XL500S]]
|successor        =
|class            = [[Dual-purpose]]
|engine           = 498[cc]] single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 89.0mm x 80.0mm
|compression      = 8.6:1
|top_speed        = 83 mph (134 km/h)
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5500RPM
|torque           = 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK DR8ESL}}  <ref name="service">{{cite book|title=1983 Honda XL400R/XL500R Service Manual|publisher=Honda}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB3L-A}} '82
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|final_drive= {{chain|520x100}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 41T
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Leading [[axle]] [[coil]] spring forks <br>
Rear: Swing arm two dampers
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-21}} '82
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.60-17}} '82
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           = 2155mm (84.8 in)
|width            = 865mm (34.1 in)
|height           = 1260mm (49.6 in)
|seat_height      = 895mm (35.2 in)
|dry_weight       = 139 Kg (306 lb)
|wet_weight       = 152.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity     = change: 1.5 L
|recommended_oil  = Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Honda XL400R]]
|competition      =
|manuals          = [[:File:Honda XL400R XL500R Service Manual.pdf]]
}}

The '''Honda XL500R''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1982.  It replaced the [[Honda XL500S]] and then was abandoned.  It was very similar to the [[Honda XL400R]] which was not exported to the US at all.  


==1982==
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File:1982_honda_Xl500r.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500S
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-9.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Monza Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-3023-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-3023-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Red
File:1982-Honda-XL500R-Red-3023-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XL500R in Red
</gallery>
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The XL500R'82 was sold in 1982 in Monza Red. The gas tank, side covers, fenders, and frame were red. The seat, fork boots, number plate panels, and engine were black. The bike had a Pro-Link suspension, 12-volt electrical system, and a 2-into-1 exhaust system. The front wheel was 21" while the rear was 17". It also featured double leading shoe front brake. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PD020*CM000021.

== References == 
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==See Also==
*[[Honda XL350]]
*[[Honda XL600]]


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[[Category:Honda XL series|Honda XL Series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XL500R]]
[[Category:Dual-purpose motorcycles]]