2001 HONDA CR500R

Features & Benefits

New for 2001

• 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.

Specifications