What year was the fastest CR500?
The ’85’s (1st year of the water cooled 500) were the fastest.
What was the last year CR500 made?
The bike stayed basically the same besides graphics throughout the years 1993 to 2001. 2001 was the last year of the CR500 then Honda discontinued them. This was due to the AMA 500 motocross races which were discontinued back in 1993.
How fast is a Honda CR 500?
The Honda CR500 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 92 mph(150 kph).
Is Honda making a new CR 500?
We hate to burst your bubble, but Honda isn’t going to build a new production CR500. Team Honda spent its summer making a special one-off CR250/CR500 mutant for Stefan Everts to race at the Belgian 500 GP (which he won).
Are there still people riding the Honda cr500r?
One might expect that the CR500R would gently fade into history, but there are numerous diehard riders who continue to ride CR500R models everywhere from the desert to the woods to evolution- and sportsman-class motocross events. If someone fires up a CR500R in the pits at your local riding venue, you’ll know it.
What makes a 1998 Honda CR500 a legend?
What made the CR500 so legendary was its humongous 38mm flatside carb, brutally small power band, and dry weight of 101kg – making the bike accelerate like a rocket ship. And much like the fragrance by Diesel ‘only the brave’ would ride it, as the throttle was like an on/off switch.
When did the Honda cr500r 88 come out?
The CR500R’88 was sold in 1988 in Fighting Red. The “CR500” and wing decals on the tank shroud were solid white. The seat and fork boots were red. The wheel rims were silver. The front forks had cartridge damper assemblies. The rear section of the frame was detachable. The rear brakes were disc. The carburetor used a flat slide.
What is the top speed of a Honda CR500?
Honda CR500 Top Speed 92 mph Horsepower 67.59 HP (50.4 KW) @ 8500RPM Fuel System carburetor. keihin 38mm flat slide Ignition capacitor discharge (cdi)
When did the Honda cr500r motocross bike come out?
In 1985, however, Honda introduced the first liquid-cooled CR500R, with a 491cc engine that made 52.8HP, making it the most powerful production motocross bike that Honda had ever produced. The CR500R continued in Honda’s motocross lineup through 2001. By then, Honda was enjoying great success with its Unicam four-stroke CRF450R.
Is the Honda cr500r a two stroke car?
There’s simply no mistaking an open-class two-stroke for a 250 out on the track, as its throaty exhaust note and penchant for rearranging the topography whenever the throttle is mashed are still sensations to behold.
What can be reused on a Honda CR500?
Engine: The only thing that was reused on the engine was the case. Crank, piston, bearings, seals, water pump, clutches and basket, gaskets, hoses, engine side cover along with clutch and stator covers were all replaced. The cylinder was resleeved to standard size, the exhaust bridge was relieved and wiseco piston was drilled.
What kind of motor does a 93 CR500 have?
A 09 CRF450R frame conversion by M Works (Mike Westbrook), motor is a 93 Cr500, new crank, bearings, seals, new vertex piston 1.0 over bore, completely rebuilt, new oem clutch with pro circuit clutch springs. Motor has 3-4 hours on it since rebuild.