Honda XR 500 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:

Honda XR 500

Year:

1979

Engine:

Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve

Capacity:

497 cc / 30.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke
:

89 x 80 mm

Cooling System
:

Air cooled

Compression Ratio
:

8.6:1

Induction:

1x Keihin 34 mm (1.34 in) piston valve

Ignition :

CDI 

Starting
:
Kick

Max Power :

36 hp / 26.3 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque:
41.4 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30 lb-f  @ 5500 rpm

Clutch
:
Wet plate

Transmission :

5 Speed 

Final Drive
:
Chain

Frame
:
Welded tubular

Front Suspension:

37 mm Showa forks

Front Wheel Travel
:
224 mm / 8.8 in

Rear Suspension:

Dual shocks

Rear Wheel Travel
:
198 mm / 7.8 in

Front Brakes:

140 mm drum

Rear Brakes:

130 mm drum

Front Tyre:

3.00-21

Rear Tyre:

4.10-17

Dimensions
:
Height  1215 mm / 47.8 in
Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in
Width    875 mm / 34.4 in

Wheelbase
:
1400 mm / 55.1 in

Seat Height
:
880 mm / 34.6 in

Ground Clearance
:
 280 mm / 11.0 in

Dry Weight :
123.0 kg / 271.2 lbs

Wet Weight :

137 kg / 302.0 lbs

Fuel Capacity:

12 Litres / 3.1 US gal

Top Speed:

148.5 km/h