Honda XR500 (1980)

The Honda XR 500 is a both powerful and capable dirt bike that was made in the year of 1980. The engine is a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, four-valve with a capacity of 497cc or 30.3cu-in. It has a maximum power output of 36 horsepower at 6500 RPM, with a maximum torque of 41.4Nm or 4.2kgf-m at 5500 RPM. The engine is kitted with a Keihin 34mm piston valve and CDI ignition. It has a wet plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission system. The frame is composed of welded tubular sections, with front 37mm Showa forks and dual rear shocks to provide smooth suspension on rough terrain. The front and rear brakes are 140 mm and 130 mm drums, respectively, and its tyres are 3.00-21 in the front and 4.10-17 in the rear. The body of the XR500 has a height of 1215mm, length of 2210mm, and width of 875mm. Whilst its ground clearance is 280mm and has a seat height of 880mm. It weighs 123.0 kg dry and 137kg wet. The fuel capacity is 12 litres and has a top speed of 148.5km/h. Its considered to be an enduring and staunch adventure motorcycle with a renowned reputation for being reliable and winning in races.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 500

Year: 1980


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: Dual shocks
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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