The Honda CR500 is known for being a beast on the road, but it’s a lovely machine. As a 500cc two-stroke, it knows how to get a conversation going.
If you’re a dirt bike enthusiast, you’ll agree with me that CR500 is very tractable, something most people overlook. Even with the insane specifications and powerful engine performance, you’ll be able to calm and slow it down from a high speed effortlessly, as long as you’re focused.
Moreover, where there are hills and deep sand, CR500 will make you fly through the challenges. In other words, the Honda CR500 is for power fanatics who thirst more for the thrill of acceleration.
The CR500 is a modern Honda bike on or off-road. So, what’s it like? Let’s find out!
Honda CR500 Top Speed, Horsepower, Specifications, & Review
Honda CR500Review
CR500 is a machine that’s both detested and loved in equal measures but what matters is as long as it’s a Honda, rest assured of agility, speed, durability, and top performance.
While you must ensure you arrive at the destination first, fast and safe, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the commute. See what CR500 has to offer as you ride it.
Honda CR500 Top Speed: 92mph (150 Km)
Easy Operation
The CR500 is not hard work to start. Though it requires a one-time full-travel, energetic kick to start, the response is quick and enthusiastic.
Sometimes, the speed can be tricky to control on a quick jump, but thanks to the throttle control, it becomes light in the air without the risk of a fall. Besides, the throttle is ideal for the young and inexperienced rider, regulating the high speed when necessary.
Competition
The close competitors of CR500 were Kawasaki KX500, KTM450, and Yamaha YZ490.
Sadly, the 2001 CR500 was the last production of this model. But even with the passing of many years, Honda CR500 remains the most potent Honda dirt bike and a top-speed motocross racer ever sold. That’s why there’s still a high demand for the used product.
Honda CR500 Key Specifications
Price
$5,899
Engine
1-Cylinder
Displacement
491.4 cc
Transmission
5-Speed
Power
67.6 hp
Seat Height
38.0 inches
Curb Weight
247 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.4 Gallons
Top Features
Sturdy steel tube frame
45 mm Showa inverted front forks
Show Pro-Link rear suspension
Adjustable compression and rebound damping
Single 240 mm hydraulic front disc brake with 2-piston caliper
Single 220 mm hydraulic rear disc brake with 1-piston caliper
For apparent reasons, the CR500 has engraved its name in the history of the best off-road machines ever built. It boasts a furious single-cylinder 2-stroke engine that offers powerful performance. The build is sturdy and rigid, allowing it to tackle the most challenging terrains for a prolonged time.
Furthermore, the operation is not only easy but also very responsive. For the right guy, who knows how to handle it, Honda CR500 is a great bike. I took a ride in the deep dunes, and I can say that the experience was a perfect match.
