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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XL 500R | 
			
				| Years: | 1982-83 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four Stoke single cylinder, OHC, 4 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 89 x 80 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Single 32mm Keihin carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Pro link. adjustable for preload. | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 140mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 130mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 139 Kg / 306 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.8 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 101.2 mph |