Honda XR 500R: history, specs, pictures

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Honda XR 500R
Manufacturer
Production 1979
Class Enduro
Engine
Air cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Horsepower 32.05 HP (23.9 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: 37mm Showa forks
Rear: Pro-link Showa damper
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.10-17
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda XR 500R was a Air cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve Enduro motorcycle produced by Honda in 1979. Claimed horsepower was 32.05 HP (23.9 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.10-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link Showa damper.

1979 - 1984 Honda XR 500R[edit | edit source]

This enduro bike has an air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, 497cc engine with a compression ratio of 8.6:1, developing 32 horsepower at 6500rpm.