| XR500 Specifications | |
| ITEMS | |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall length | 2,160 mm (85.0 in) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Overall height | 1,235 mm (48.6 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Weight | |
| Dry weight | 126 kg (277.2 lbs) |
| Capacities | |
| Engine oil | 2.0 l (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp qt) After draining |
| Fuel tank | 9 l (2.4 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) |
| Fuel reserve tank | 3 l (0.8 US gal, 0.6 Imp gal) |
| Passenger capacity | Operator only |
| Vehicle capacity load limit | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Front fork oil capacity | 395 cc (13.4 oz) |
| Engine | |
| Bore and stroke | 89 x 80 mm (3.5 x 3.1 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Displacement | 498 cc (30.4 cu in) |
| Spark plug | |
| Standard | DR8ES-L (NGK) , X24ESR-U (ND) |
| For cold climate ( below 5ºC , 41ºF ) | DR7ES (NGK) , X22ESR-U (ND) |
| For extended high speed riding | DR8ES (NGK) , X27ESR-U (ND) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in) |
| Valve clearance | Intake : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Exhaust :0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
| Idle speed | 1.200 +/- 100 rpm |
| Chassis and suspension | |
| Caster | 62º05' |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Tire size , front | 3.00-21-6PR |
| Tire size , rear | 5.10-17-6PR |
| Transmission | |
| Primary reduction | 2.379 (69/29) |
| Final reduction | 3.429 (48/14) |
| Gear ratio | |
| 1 st | 2.462 (32/13) |
| 2 nd | 1.647 (28/17) |
| 3 rd | 1.250 (25/20) |
| 4 th | 1.000 (23/23) |
| 5 th | 0.840 (21/25) |
| Electrical | |
| Generator | A.C. Generator |
| Lights | |
| Headlight | 6V-25W |
| Taillight | 6V-2 CP (3W) SAE No. 55 |
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