| MODEL | HONDA CR 500R 1999 - 2001 |
| Year | 1999 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve with power valve |
| Displacement / 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 |
| Max Power | 41.7 kW / 56 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 72.2 Nm / 53.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 38 mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Pre-mix |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Welded steel tubing |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa leading-axle USD fork, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 310 mm / 12.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa Pro-Link single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 320 mm / 12.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 964 mm / 38.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1489 mm / 58.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 343 mm / 13.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 105.6 kg / 233 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 112 kg / 247 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The final CR500Rs of 1999-2001 closed out a production run that began in 1984, with 2001 the last US model year. With no real development since 1993 they were close to the earlier bikes mechanically, still using the steel frame, 38 mm Keihin carburettor and five-speed gearbox. By then the CR500 had become a cult machine for desert racers and open-class riders who wanted maximum two-stroke torque.
