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Honda XR500RE (1984)

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Honda XR500RE (1984)

At a glance

Capacity
497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Power
42PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque
4.7 kg-m @ 5500 rpm
Seat height
950 mm / 37.4 in

The full picture.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1984
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, RFVC
Capacity497 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke92 x 75 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio8.6:1
Induction2x 28 mm piston valve
IgnitionCDI
StartingKick
Max Power42PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque4.7 kg-m @ 5500 rpm
ClutchWet plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameWelded tubular
Front Suspension43 mm Telescopic Showa forks
Front Wheel Travel280 mm / 11 in
Rear SuspensionPro-link Showa damper, adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel280 mm / 11 in
Front BrakesSingle disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes130 mm drum
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre5.10-17
DimensionsHeight 1240 mm / 48.8 in Length 2135 mm / 4 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in
Wheelbase1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height950 mm / 37.4 in
Ground Clearance338 mm / 13.3 in
Dry Weight121.0 kg / 266.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.1 US gal