Honda XBR500: review, history, specs
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Honda XBR500 | |
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Also called | XBR500N (reduced effect), XBR 500 N (reduced effect), XBR500N, XBR 500 N, XBR500 (reduced effect), XBR 500 (reduced effect), XBR 500 |
Production | 1984 - 1990 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 92.0mm x 75.0mm |
Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Horsepower | 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Torque | 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel System | Carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 35mm telescopic forks Rear: Dual Showa shock |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
Weight | 182.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda XBR500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 1984 and 1990. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h). Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Showa shock. The XBR500 was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank.
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