1980 Honda XR 500

General motorcycle information

Model

Honda XR 500

Year

1980

Engine and transmission

Displacement

30.39 cubic inches (498.0 ccm)

Engine type

Single cylinder, 4 stroke

Power

36.0 horsepowers (26.9 kiloWatts) at 6500 RPM

Torque

30.60 pound-foot/lbf-ft (41.49 Nm / 4.23 kgf-m) at 5500 RPM

Compression

8.6:1

Bore x stroke

5.43 x 4.88 inches (89.0 x 80.0 mm)

Valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

5-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Chain

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

6.00 litres/100 km, 16.7 km/l or 39.2 mpg

Top speed

140.0 kmh (87.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel

13.67 inches (224.0 mm)

Rear suspension travel

12.08 inches (198.0 mm)

Front tyre

3.00-21

Rear tyre

4.10-17

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Front brakes diameter

6.71 inches (110.0 mm)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brakes diameter

6.71 inches (110.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

271.2 pounds (123.0 kg)

Wet weight

297.6 pounds (135.0 kg)

Seat height

53.7 inches (880 mm)

Wheelbase

85.4 inches (1400 mm)

Overall length

134.8 inches (2210 mm)

Overall width

53.4 inches (875 mm)

Overall height

74.1 inches (1215 mm)

Ground clearance

17.1 inches (280 mm)

Fuel capacity

2.64 gallons (10.0 litres)

Reserve fuel capacity

0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)

Oil capacity

0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)

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