The Honda CR 500 motorcycle specifications include a 495 cc (30.20 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 102.1 kg (225 lb).
Key specifications
The 1987 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CR 500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
About 48% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 9th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
495 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Honda models.
102.1 kg — heavier than about 9% of Honda models, or lighter than about 91%.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | -21 |
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| Rear tire size | -19 |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 495 cc (30.20 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni flat-slide |
| Fuel control | Membrane & power valve |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Pre-mix |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Welded steel tubing |
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| Front suspension | Conventional forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro-link |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston |
| Front tire | -21 |
| Rear tire | -19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 102.1 kg (225 lb) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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| Exhaust system | Expansion chamber |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.