1999 Honda CR 500R technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: CR 500R
Years: 1999-01
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve
Capacity: 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 89.0 x 79.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Exhaust: Expansion chamber
Lubrication: Pre-mix
Induction: Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 56 hp / 41.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 72.2 Nm / 53.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 2.520
Final Reduction: 3.500
Gear Ratio: 1st 1.750 / 2nd 1.388 / 3rd 1.150 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.870
Frame: Welded steel tubing
Front Suspension: 43mm Showa leading axle USD fork with adjustable compression rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 310 mm / 12.2 in
Rear Suspension: Showa Prolink with adjustable compression rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 320 mm / 12.6 in
Front Brakes: 240mm Single disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 220mm Single disc hydraulic 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100 - 21
Rear Tyre: 110/100 - 18
Rake: 28°
Trail: 122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase: 1489 mm / 58.6 in
Seat Height: 964 mm / 38.0 in
Ground Clearance: 343 mm / 13.5 in
Dry Weight: 105.6 kg / 233.0 lbs
Wet Weight: 112 kg / 247 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal

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