Brand New CR500 anyone....

[DCMETRO1]

For 2005 the CR500AF introduces an all new 4th generation chassis, refined suspension and a new more aggressive look. The CR500AF combines the fierce power of the CR500 engine and the advanced features of the latest chassis resulting in the most powerful and versatile off road motorcycle today.

The CR500AF’s unique combination of unequaled power, nimble handling, stability and durability makes it ideally suited to a wide variety of riding conditions. Roosting your buddies in the dunes, blasting through the desert, cutting through challenging trails or punishing berms at the local motocross track, the CR500AF performs flawlessly in all conditions.

Many areas require the use of spark arrestor silencers that are noise emission certified. These silencers are available as an option. Unique to the motorcycle world, the easy to control power of the CR500AF is undiminished by these regulatory requirements.

http://www.servicehonda.com/cr500af05.html

[Jake]

Easy to control power, haha, that's funny!

I bet that baby is a beast!!!

[Krazy Hawaiian]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm begins salivating uncontrolably


I always had a thing for CR500's been my all time fav bike I ever owned. Give me a 500 a paddle tire and miles of sand and I'd be in heaven!

[DCMETRO1]

I want one of those so bad... but it at 8999 it just to expensive... or is it, I paid 6300$ out the door for my crf and have put at least 2500 in it to get it where I want it....

[Krazy Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by DCMETRO1

I want one of those so bad... but it at 8999 it just to expensive... or is it, I paid 6300$ out the door for my crf and have put at least 2500 in it to get it where I want it....

OMG!!! They cost THAT much now!!! I paid a little over 4,500 for mine in 92 but I got it from a good friend that owned the local Honda dealer on Kauai. I actually got it made street legal when I was there and had a blast with it! When I brought it home to Hono and went to transfer the reg for it they said no can do. Kauai is really lax in stuff like that but Hono being a big city everything is on the computers and since it has the off road use only designation on it theres no way to have one on the road in Hono

I ended up selling it and buying a DR 350 Suzi (the off road version) putting the light kit I had from the CR on it and got it legal. It was easy since DR's were already in the system they just let me get it regged like a normal bike!

In the long run the DR was a better choice since I rode it to death put 40,000+ miles on it and never had a single problem, the CR would have went thru half a dozen pistons in that distance.... and mixing gas is a royal pain on a street bike. I know from experience with my RD400.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by DCMETRO1

I want one of those so bad... but it at 8999 it just to expensive... or is it, I paid 6300$ out the door for my crf and have put at least 2500 in it to get it where I want it....

Damn, why so expensive? Is it because of the rarity of the two-stroke 500?

[DCMETRO1]

Originally Posted by Jake

Damn, why so expensive? Is it because of the rarity of the two-stroke 500?

Honda stopped producing the 500 in either 00 or 01. Service Honda has a deal with honda to keep buying the 500 motors and then put them into a cr250r bike... this is what makes it expensive,

[Jake]

Originally Posted by DCMETRO1

Honda stopped producing the 500 in either 00 or 01. Service Honda has a deal with honda to keep buying the 500 motors and then put them into a cr250r bike... this is what makes it expensive,

Really? Huh. I was not aware of that. I guess that would explain it being so expensive then.

[bpmull]

I would love to get my hands on one. I want to convert one to SM. Yeah, most people say 2-strokes are crap for SM but come on... just think about how much fun it would be.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by bpmull

I would love to get my hands on one. I want to convert one to SM. Yeah, most people say 2-strokes are crap for SM but come on... just think about how much fun it would be.

You mean like this?

[bpmull]

Wish I had the patience to learn how to post some pictures. I've seen a bunch of really nice 2-stroke 500cc SM's floating around the 'net.

[DCMETRO1]

Originally Posted by Jake

You mean like this?

thats bad as hell, I would love to see the F model I posted about run in sm,

[kman458]

Originally Posted by Jake

Damn, why so expensive? Is it because of the rarity of the two-stroke 500?

Yea Honda never put a 500 smoker in an aluminum frame so Service Honda started buiding them. Everyone that has riden them says they are a beast.

[Krazy Hawaiian]

OMG!!! they made a Limited Edition (LE) model that has the 500 engine stuffed into a CR125 frame!!!

From the Transworld Motocross site's test of the LE version!

When I fired her up for the first time, I heard a sound that was meaner, crisper, and deeper than most of the new school MX kids have even heard in their lives. You don't even need to ride it to know that this bike is no joke in the power department. I immediately threw my leg over and set out to hunt down the perfect spot for Swap's Canon to capture this beast. On the track I gained immediate respect for the fierce power of the Service Honda 500. The power rolls on smoothly at first, but it doesn't take long before the mid-range hit comes on so abruptly that even seasoned riders get a case of white knuckle. The cure? Up shift! I know… Sounds crazy to up shift on a bike that has more power than most of us know what to do with, but that's the only way to smooth this baby out. Once adjusted to the delivery of the strong powerband, I had an absolute blast on this bike. The hardest part was adjusting to how much more quickly you approach the jumps and corners. I found myself having to look farther ahead on the track than usual, much like driving a shifter kart.

Coming into corners much faster was a fairly easy task to handle, however, with the incredible turning capability of the CR500. The stout CR500 powerplant nestled inside of a CR125 chassis allows for quick turning and great predictability when diving into ruts, and delivers an unexpected lightness for a 500. The MX Tech Kayaba suspension felt solid, but the rougher-than-usual Cahuilla track made fine-tuning extremely difficult. With three different test riders taking turns on the bike, suspension settings remained the way they were when the bike was received from Service Honda. For me, the bike felt slightly rigid and wouldn't settle into a straight line when tracking through the braking bumps. Overall though, I felt like I could make some minor adjustments to the suspension and this thing would be magical. Although I felt slower and less able to be aggressive on the bike the way it was set up, my lap times were actually a little over one second faster than those on our modified CRF450R. I guess big power actually does make big gains!

After riding the Service Honda CR500AF Limited Edition you'll be throwing the rest of your bikes around like an XR50. The ride-ability of the big two-stroke definitely varies depending on the rider, however. The 500 requires a great deal of patience and smooth riding. For those of you who have chronic arm pump, the Epstein-Barr virus, or a Supercross-only contract, this is not the bike for you. I would recommend this bike to anyone who can afford an extra practice/play bike, or for the regular sand rider or desert-goers: This bike's for you! Unfortunately, buying a 500 for race purposes would be very disappointing now that the class is all but extinct at most local racetracks. Although… The Mammoth Motocross is right around the corner. Ahh… I can see the holeshots now!

2004 CR500AF Specifications
ENGINE
Engine Type: 500cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 89mm x 79mm
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Induction: Eight petal reed valve
Carburetion: 39mm flat-slide
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 14T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 46mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork with 18-position rebound and 20-position compression damping adjustability; 12.0 inches of travel
Rear Suspension: Pro Link Kayaba single shock with spring preload, 30-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low speed (18 positions) and high speed (2.0 turns); 12.5 inches travel.
Front Brake: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire: 80/100-21
Rear Tire: 110/90-19
DIMENSIONS
Rake: 29.53 degrees
Trail: 101.3mm
Wheelbase: 57.4 inches
Seat Height: 37.3 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.6 inches
Dry Weight: 213.8 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 2.0 gallons
OTHER
Available Colors: White
Model ID: CR500AF Limited Edition
Price: $9,630

The Truth!
Average Lap Times:
CR500AF Limited Edition VS. CRF450R
CR500AF LE
Donn Maeda: 158.69
Mitchell Bailey: 153.44
Ryan Cooley: 149.03
CRF450R
Donn Maeda: 159.06
Mitchell Bailey: 155.12
Ryan Cooley: 153.78


Also the CR500AFX LE pictured below comes with a 500watt stator to power plenty of lights and comes with a LED tail light and Halogen headlight.

Maximus! this bike gives me WOOD! ... I'm sick I CANT HAVE ONE! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[DCMETRO1]

Dry Weight: 213.8 pounds = hold the f'k on man, lol