Honda XR500R (1982)

The Honda XR500R is a motorcycle model from 1982. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 497cc. The bore x stroke measures 89 x 80mm and it has an air-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio is 8:6:1 with induction through a 1x Keihin 34mm piston valve. The motorcycle has a CDI ignition system with a kick starting mechanism.

The maximum power it can produce is 36 horsepower (26.3KW) at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 41.4 Nm/4.2 kgf-m/30 lb-f at 5500 RPM. The clutch is a wet plate system and it comes with a 5-speed transmission and final chain drive.

The Honda XR500R has a welded tubular frame with front suspension of 37mm Showa forks and a front wheel travel of 224mm. It has a Pro-link Showa damper for its rear suspension, which can be adjusted for spring preload and rebound damping. The rear wheel travel measures 198mm.

The motorcycle’s front and rear brakes are drum brakes with the front wheel sporting a 140mm drum size while the rear wheel has a 130mm drum size. It also comes with a 3.00-21 sized front tire and 4.10-17 sized rear tire.

The Honda XR500R has a height of 1215mm, a length of 2210 mm, and a width of 875 mm. It has a wheelbase of 1400 mm, a seat height of 880mm, and a ground clearance of 280mm. It has a dry weight of 123.0 kg and a wet weight of 137kg, with a fuel capacity of 12 litres (3.1 US gal).

The maximum speed it can reach is 148.5 km/h. The Honda XR500R is a reliable and comfortable off-road motorcycle model, suitable for those who enjoy adventure and exploring challenging terrain.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR500R

Year: 1982


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Induction: 1x Keihin 34 mm (1.34 in) piston valve
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 36 hp / 26.3 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 41.4 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30 lb-f @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Welded tubular
Front Suspension: 37 mm Showa forks

Front Wheel Travel: 224 mm / 8.8 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link Showa damper, adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 198 mm / 7.8 in
Front Brakes: 140 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 130 mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.10-17
Dimensions: Height 1215 mm / 47.8 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 880 mm / 34.6 in
Ground Clearance: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Dry Weight: 123.0 kg / 271.2 lbs
Wet Weight: 137 kg / 302.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Top Speed: 148.5 km/h

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