Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).

Key specifications

1986-1990Model years
498 ccDisplacement
182 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19861987198819891990

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1986 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement498 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 54th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight182 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 8% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 48% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement54th

498 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Honda models.

Wet weight42nd

182 kg — heavier than about 42% of Honda models, or lighter than about 58%.

Fuel capacity87th

20 L — larger than about 87% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 498 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-18 front / 110/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-18
Rear tire size 110/90-18
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 498 cc (30.39 cu in)
Bore × stroke 92.0 x 75 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 100/90-18
Rear tire 110/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 182 kg (401.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)

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.