General information |
Motorcycle name
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Honda XR 500 |
Year
|
1980 |
Category
|
Enduro / offroad |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power
|
36.0 HP (26.3 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
Torque
|
41.5 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Top speed
|
140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
Max RPM
|
7000 |
Compression
|
8.6:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. KEIHIN |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
CDI |
Lubrication system
|
WET SUMP |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
WET PLATE |
Fuel consumption
|
6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
WELDED TUBULAR |
Front suspension
|
OIL DUMPED TELESCOPIC |
Front wheel travel
|
224 mm (8.8 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
PIVOTED REAR FORK |
Rear wheel travel
|
198 mm (7.8 inches) |
Front tire
|
3.00-21 |
Rear tire
|
4.10-17 |
Front brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
|
110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
|
110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
123.0 kg (271.2 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
135.0 kg (297.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2927 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1215 mm (47.8 inches) |
Overall length
|
2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
875 mm (34.4 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
280 mm (11.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.00 litres (2.11 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
RED |
Starter
|
Kick |
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