Honda XR 500 19801980 Honda XR 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
General information | |
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Motorcycle name | Honda XR 500 |
Year | 1980 |
Category | Enduro / offroad |
Rating | 3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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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