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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda XR500 | |||
|photo = 1980 honda Xr500.jpg | |||
|aka = XR 500. XR500R | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
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|name = | |||
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|aka = XR 500 | |||
|manufacturer = | |||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1980 | |production = 1979 - 1980 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Honda XR500R]] | ||
|class = | |class = Enduro | ||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 89.0mm x 80.0mm | |bore_stroke = 89.0mm x 80.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 70 mph | ||
|power = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 6500RPM | |power = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 6500RPM | ||
|torque = 30.61 ft/lbs (41.5 Nm) @ 5500RPM | |torque = 30.61 ft/lbs (41.5 Nm) @ 5500RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor | ||
|ignition = cdi | |ignition = cdi | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug ={{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
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Rear: pivoted rear fork | Rear: pivoted rear fork | ||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | ||
|front_tire = | |front_tire ={{tire|3.00-23}} ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|rear_tire = | |rear_tire ={{tire|4.60-18}} ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | |wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) | |oil_capacity = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) | ||
|fuel_consumption = 6.00 | |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | ||
|fuel_consumption = 6.00 liters/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Honda CR450R]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = [[Suzuki PE400]] | ||
|final_drive= {{chain|520x100}} ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|front_sprocket= 14T ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|rear_sprocket= 48T ‘79-80<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | 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 '''[[Honda XR500R|XR500R]]'''s. 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. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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==1979== | |||
[[Image:1979_honda_Xr500.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda XR500]] | |||
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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 | |||
==1980== | |||
[[Image:1980_honda_Xr500.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda XR500]] | |||
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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 | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|XR500]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | ||