Honda XR500RE (1984)

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The Honda XR500RE is a 1984 motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, 497cc engine. It has a compression ratio of 8.6:1 and uses an induction system with 2x 28mm piston valves. The bike has a kick-start ignition and can produce a maximum power output of 42PS at 6000rpm and 4.7kg-m of torque at 5500rpm. The transmission has five gears and uses a wet plate clutch with a final drive chain. The frame is a welded tubular design with a front suspension consisting of 43mm telescopic Showa forks and a rear suspension featuring a Pro-link Showa damper with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The bike has a height of 1240mm, a length of 2135mm, and a width of 860mm with a wheelbase of 1425mm. The seat height is 950mm, while the ground clearance is 338mm. The bike weighs 121kg and has a fuel capacity of 12 litres. The front brake is a single disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 130mm drum. The front tyre is a 3.00-21 while the rear tyre is a 5.10-17. Overall, the Honda XR500RE is a lightweight and maneuverable dirt bike that has the power and suspension necessary for off-road adventures.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR500RE

Year: 1984


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, RFVC
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 75 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Induction: 2x 28 mm piston valve
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 42PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 4.7 kg-m @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Welded tubular
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic Showa forks

Front Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link Showa damper, adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11 in
Front Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 130 mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 5.10-17
Dimensions: Height 1240 mm / 48.8 in Length 2135 mm / 4 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 950 mm / 37.4 in
Ground Clearance: 338 mm / 13.3 in
Dry Weight: 121.0 kg / 266.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal

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