The Honda XR 500R motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine.
Key specifications
How the Honda XR 500R 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 53rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
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497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.10-17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
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| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 78.7 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic, Showa |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-link Showa Damper |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.10-17 |
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