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The Honda CR500 cross-country motorcycle was first released in 1984, replacing the Honda CR480. The motorcycle is the most powerful crossover machine produced by Honda in its history. Equipped with a 2-stroke liquid-cooled engine, with a volume of about 500 cc, it produces up to 64 hp. power and up to 77 Nm of torque. The maximum performance is at 6000 rpm.

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The chassis of the Honda CR500 is presented in the form of a steel tubular frame, sports long-travel suspensions (inverted fork and mono-shock linkage shock absorber) and disc brakes. The dry weight of the motorcycle is only 101 kg.

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The Honda CR500 model was produced until 2001, after which it was finally discontinued. Many people associate the withdrawal of this model from the market with the appearance of [[Honda_CRF450 | Honda CRF450R]], which was intended to replace the outdated 2-stroke models. Although the [[Honda_CRF450 | Honda CRF450R]] does not deliver the same horsepower as the CR500, it is more suited to traditional motocross with smoother power output, an aluminum frame and better suspension.

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