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Honda XR500 (1980)

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Honda XR500 (1980)

At a glance

Capacity
497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Power
36 hp / 26.3 kW @ 6500 rpm
Torque
41.4 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30 lb-f @ 5500 rpm
Seat height
880 mm / 34.6 in

The full picture.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1980
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke89 x 80 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio8.6:1
Induction1x Keihin 34 mm (1.34 in) piston valve
IgnitionCDI
StartingKick
Max Power36 hp / 26.3 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque41.4 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30 lb-f @ 5500 rpm
ClutchWet plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameWelded tubular
Front Suspension37 mm Showa forks
Front Wheel Travel224 mm / 8.8 in
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel198 mm / 7.8 in
Front Brakes140 mm drum
Rear Brakes130 mm drum
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre4.10-17
DimensionsHeight 1215 mm / 47.8 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in
Wheelbase1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height880 mm / 34.6 in
Ground Clearance280 mm / 11.0 in
Dry Weight123.0 kg / 271.2 lbs
Wet Weight137 kg / 302.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Top Speed148.5 km/h