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 |
