If you are considering buying a 1984 Honda CR500, you may want to know a little more information about it. Due to the age of the 1984 Honda CR500, it is considered a collector's bike. Sometimes it can be difficult to find the specifications of the engine and other details about collectible motorcycles; however, this information is available for the 1984 CR500 with some careful research.
The 1984 Honda CR500 has a two-stroke motor with an impressive 489 cubic centimeter (cc) displacement. This is comparable to other motorcycles manufactured in its class around the same time. The engine is air-cooled and has a five-speed manual transmission. The drive train gear ratio is 3.64. It came standard with a 2.5-gallon fuel tank and a 36-millimeter Keihin carburetor.
The 1984 Honda CR500 was initially designed for motocross racing. At the time the motorcycle was manufactured, its manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) was $2598. Now that the motorcycle is older and is considered a collector's item, that price has increased. In 2010, a 1984 Honda CR500 in good condition would sell for considerably more than the original MSRP. The CR500 has a 58.7-inch wheelbase and ground clearance of 13.2 inches. It weighs 230 pounds and has a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel. Two color options were available: red and orange or red and blue.
Over all the Honda CR500, which was originally manufactured in Japan, is considered a well-built motorcycle. It is fast, reliable, and gets great fuel economy. The steering rake is 28.5 degrees and the steering trail is 4.3 inches. The 43 mm Showa forks have a fork travel measure of 12 inches while the shock travel measures in at 12.4 inches. Its seat height of 37.8 inches is several inches taller than the average seat height of 28 to 32 inches, and should be kept in mind when you're selecting a motorcycle.
