Editing Honda XR500R

{{Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda XR500'''
|photo            = 1983-Honda-XR500R-Orange-9884-0.jpg
|aka              = XR 500. XR500R
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1980 - 1983
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Honda XR500]]
|successor        = [[Honda XR650R]]
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 89.0mm x 80.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 70 mph 
|power            = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque           = 30.61 ft/lbs (41.5 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition         = cdi
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK DR8ESL}} '82<br />{{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '83-84<br />{{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '79-81
|battery          = 
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: oil dumped telescopic <br>
Rear: pivoted rear fork
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-21}} '81-84<br />
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|6340}} '81-84<br />
|rake_trail       =
|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)
|dry_weight       = 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 135.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters)
|fuel_consumption = 6.00 liters/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Honda CR450R]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki PE400]]
}}

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 '''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==
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).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.  

==Chassis==
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.  

==1981==
[[Image:1981_honda_Xr500r.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda XR500]]
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The XR500R'81 was sold in 1981 in Tahitian Red. The number plate panels were black. The "XR"side cover decal was black. The engine color was solid black. The rear suspension had a Pro-Link. The gas tank was plastic. The front wheel was 21" while the rear was 17". The engine had reed valve induction. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PE010*BM200013

[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

==1982==
[[Image:1982_honda_Xr500r.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda XR500]]
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The XR500R'82 was sold in 1982 in Tahitian Red. The number plate panels were white. The "XR" side cover decal was white. The engine color was black with polished cylinder head fins. The rear suspension had a Pro-Link. The gas tank was plastic. The front wheel was 21" while the rear was 17". The engine had reed valve induction. The engine was a 498cc OHC 4-valve single cylinder with 2 head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PE010*CM300003

==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Xr500r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-XR500-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500 in Red]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-XR500R-Red12.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500R in Flash Red]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-XR500R-Orange-9884-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500R in Orange]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-XR500R-Orange-9884-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500R in Orange]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-XR500R-Orange-9884-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda XR500R in Orange]]
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The XR500R'83 was sold in 1983 in Flash Red. The number plate panels were yellow. The seat and tool bag were blue. The fork boots were black. the "500R" swingarm decal was also black. The front brakes were hydraulic disc. The rear suspension had a Pro-Link. The gas tank was plastic. The engine was a 498cc OHC [[RFVC]] [[dry sump]] single cylinder fueled by two carburetors and had two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PE030*DM000022

==1984==
[[Image:1984_honda_Xr500r.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XR500]]
[[Image:1984_honda_Xr500r_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda XR500]]
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The XR500R'84 was sold in 1984 in Flash Red. It had plastic handguards. The "500R" swingarm decal was red and white. The front brakes were hydraulic disc. The rear suspension had a Pro-Link. The gas tank was plastic. The engine was a 498cc OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder fueled by two carburetors and had two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed.

*Engine: [[RFVC]] radial valve, 498cc dual-carburetor dry sump
*Suspension: Pro-Link™ rear suspension
*Brake: Disc front brake
*Wheelbase: 1425mm (56.1 in.)
*Dry weight: 121 kg (266.7 lb)
*Seat height: 950mm (37.4 in.)
*Front wheel travel: 280mm (11 in.)
*Rear wheel travel: 280mm (11 in.)
*The serial number began JH2PE030*EM100001



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