The Honda XR 500 motorcycle dimensions for 1980-1983 is length 87 in (2,210 mm), width 34.4 in (875 mm), height 47.8 in (1,215 mm), wheelbase 55.1 in (1,400 mm), seat height 34.6 in (880 mm), and the ground clearance is 11 in (280 mm).
Honda XR 500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 34.6 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
63.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 31.9 in (810 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.8 sq ft (1.93 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
20%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Width | 34.4 in (875 mm) | 33 in (839 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Height | 47.8 in (1,215 mm) | 47 in (1,195 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 33.4 in (848 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (280 mm) | 10 in (253 mm) | 1.1 in above median |
Honda XR 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 34.4 in (875 mm) | 47.8 in (1,215 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 11 in (280 mm) |
Honda XR 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda XR 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 34.6 in (880 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Honda XR 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.1 in (1,400 mm), giving the Honda XR 500 a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda XR 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 11 in (280 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1.1 in above the category median.
Is the Honda XR 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Honda XR 500 longer than most comparable Honda models. 1.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.8 sq ft (1.93 m²).
What do the Honda XR 500 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.4 in (875 mm) and representative height is 47.8 in (1,215 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Honda XR 500 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.