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