The Honda CR 500 E motorcycle specifications include a 491 cc (29.96 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 108 kg (238.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CR 500 E 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 13% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
About 20% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 94th percentile across Honda models.
About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th 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.
491 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Honda models.
937 mm — taller than about 94% of Honda models.
9 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
937
780
20% above average.
328
184
78% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/100-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 491 cc (29.96 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN 38MM FLAT SLIDE |
| Fuel control | Membrane & power valve |
| Ignition | CAPACITOR DISCHARGE (CDI) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | WET PLATE |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | CrMo STEEL |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | SHOWA 46MM LEADING AXLE USD FORK WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION/REBOUND DAMPENING |
| Rear suspension | SHOWA PROLINK WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION/REBOUND DAMPENING |
| Front wheel travel | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. HYDRAULIC DISC WITH DUAL-PISTON CALIPER AND SINTERED METAL PADS |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 110/100-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 108 kg (238.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 937 mm (36.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 328 mm (12.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | WHITE AND RED ONLY |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | STANDARD HONDA EXPANSION CHAMBER |
| Comments | CERTAIN CR500 MODELS CAME OUT ADR COMPLIED, BUT MOST WERE DIRT ONLY. THEY ARE STARTING TO BECOME A RARE BIKE. |
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