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Honda XR500R (1982)

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Honda XR500R (1982)

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 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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1982
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 SuspensionPro-link Showa damper, adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping
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