2000 Honda - Off-Road Motorcycles

Nov. 01, 2005 By ORC STAFF

CR500R

This is Honda' s Open-class motocrosser, the incredibly powerful CR500R. Features & Benefits New for 2000
  • Team Honda-inspired colors and graphics.
Engine
  • 491cc liquid-cooled reed-valve two-stroke engine produces tremendous horsepower over a broad rpm-range.
  • Lightweight, low-route exhaust system offers superb performance and a slim mid-section.
  • 38mm flat-slide carburetor offers crisp throttle response throughout the rpm range.
  • Maintenance-free solid-state CD ignition.
  • Primary kickstarting allows starting in any gear.
  • Light clutch-lever action.
  • Easy-access clutch cover for simple maintenance.
  • Lightweight, high-capacity cooling system for consistent performance.
Chassis/Suspension
  • Lightweight steel frame with removable rear subframe offers excellent mass centralization and a low center of gravity for superb handling.
  • Fully adjustable 46mm inverted Kayaba
  • cartridge front fork offers 12.2 inches of responsive, compliant suspension travel. Separate low-speed and high-speed compression damping adjusters are located together in a concentric fashion, with a screw inside a nut.
  • Wide triple-clamps mount fork tubes far apart for good strength and rigidity.
  • Fork features Teflon-coated outer-tube inner surface.
  • Pro-Link¨ rear suspension system and lightweight aluminum swingarm offer minimal unsprung weight and 12.6 inches of wheel travel.
  • Fully adjustable piggyback-reservoir Kayaba shock with large, 16mm shaft offers superb compliance and wheel control.
  • One-piece spherical bearings and collars at top and bottom of rear shock stay in place to ease maintenance.
  • Lightweight front and rear disc brakes provide crisp, powerful braking.
  • Front disc brake cover helps protect rotor and caliper from dirt.
  • Lightweight Takasago Excell extruded-aluminum wheel rims.
  • Strong, rigid front wheel features large-diameter front axle and wide wheel-bearing span.
  • Lightweight rear wheel hub with 32-spoke design is strong and offers low unsprung weight.
  • Double-clamped front axle for added rigidity.
Additional Features
  • Comfortable, durable high-quality controls.
  • Lightweight front brake hose and all-nylon cable guides.
  • Dual aluminum radiators are lightweight and compact.
  • Lightweight, ultra-strong chain guide.
  • Rubber-mounted radiator shrouds.
  • Rubber-mounted handlebar for reduced vibration.
  • Ownership includes one-year complimentary Membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America. Benefits include discounts, travel benefits, roadside assistance and much more. For HRCA details, call 1-800-847-HRCA.
Specifications
 Model                  CR250R
 Engine Type            249cc liquid-cooled 
single-cylinder two-stroke with power-port system Bore and Stroke 66.4mm x 72mm Compression Ratio 8.7:1 Induction Six-petal reed valve Carburetion 38mm flat-slide Ignition Solid-state 3-D map-type
digital
ignition with electronic advance Transmission Close-ratio five-speed Final Drive #520 chain; 13T/50T Suspension Front: 47mm inverted Showa
cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and
16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock
with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping
adjustability, and compression damping adjustment
separated into low-speed (13 positions)
and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.5 inches travel Brakes Front: Single 240mm disc with
twin-piston caliper Rear: Single 240mm disc Tires Front: 80/100-21 Rear: 110/90-19 Wheelbase 58.5 inches Rake (Caster Angle) 27.73 Trail 113.8mm (4.48 inches) Seat Height 37.7 inches Ground Clearance 13.1 inches Dry Weight 213.8 pounds Fuel Capacity 2.0 gallons Color Red
Consult owner's manual for optional racing parts.


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