Why did Honda stop making the CR500?

Why did Honda stop making the CR500?

2001 was the last year of the CR500 then Honda discontinued them. This was due to the AMA 500 motocross races which were discontinued back in 1993. Instead, Honda spent most of the funding on the cr250 over the years. Now days, there is a new series of CR500 dirt bikes that come from Service Honda.

What is the top speed on a CR500?

120+ mph CR500 supermoto.

How much does a Honda CR500 cost?

Service Honda sells approximately 150 a year. Each bike is specialized, customized and sanitized. While the $15,000 cost is expensive, this isn’t just another bike rolling down the production line.

Is Honda going to make the CR500 again?

We hate to burst your bubble, but Honda isn’t going to build a new production CR500. If anything, they will let the existing model dribble down to the dregs and then drop it (replacing it with a four-stroke).

Is Honda making the CR500 again?

We hate to burst your bubble, but Honda isn’t going to build a new production CR500. Team Honda spent its summer making a special one-off CR250/CR500 mutant for Stefan Everts to race at the Belgian 500 GP (which he won).

Is Honda making a CR500?

When did Honda stop making the CR 500R?

In 1993 the AMA 500 motocross races were stopped and there was no longer a designated motocross race for the bike to be in, so Honda stopped developing the CR500R. 2001 was the last year of production of the CR500R. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How much does a Honda CR500 motorcycle cost?

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What kind of motor does a 93 CR500 have?

A 09 CRF450R frame conversion by M Works (Mike Westbrook), motor is a 93 Cr500, new crank, bearings, seals, new vertex piston 1.0 over bore, completely rebuilt, new oem clutch with pro circuit clutch springs. Motor has 3-4 hours on it since rebuild.

What kind of brakes does a Honda CR500 have?

EBC 320mm brake rotors and pads with new crf450 caliper which has bigger pistons. Suspension is 2004 crf450 reworked for supermoto and dropped 2 inches and a brand new rear shock with less than 10 hours. All LED lights and indicators with battery, charging stator, and horn.