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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | CR 500R | 
			
				| Years: | 1985 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 89.0 x 79.0 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Exhaust: | Expansion chamber | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Pre-mix | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 64.6 hp / 47.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 72.2 Nm / 53.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Primary Reduction: | 2.520 | 
			
					
						| Final Reduction: | 3.500 | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 1.750 / 2nd 1.388 / 3rd 1.150 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.870 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Welded steel tubing | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 46mm Showa telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 305 mm / 12.0 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression/rebound dampening | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 315 mm / 12.4 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-18 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 27° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 109.2 mm / 4.3 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1508.7 mm / 59.4 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 937 mm / 36.8 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 320 mm / 12.6 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 102.1 kg / 225.0 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 108.0 Kg / 238.1 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.38 US gal |