1980 Honda XR 500

Honda XR 500 1980


1980 Honda XR 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
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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