When originally released in 1984, the CR500 was the most powerful MX bike that Honda had ever produced. It quickly got a reputation for pinging (including the nickname of “Ping King”), which was rectified the next year with liquid-cooling. The rest was history – in a period review of the ’85 CR500, Dirt Bike Magazine said riding this bike was like “playing with a loaded shotgun.”
Said shotgun packed about 55 horsepower into 230 pounds of bike, and many riders thought it was the best Japanese open class bike of the time. The legend lives on – in 2008 VitalMX compared a late model CR500 to a new at the time CRF450, concluding that the new bike was a better overall package for the average rider but the CR500 would be faster if you truly had the skills to handle it. In their words, “The CRF450 is Dr. Jekyll. The CR500 is Mr. Hyde.”
Manufactured in July of 1987, this example is VIN: JH2PE0207JM700872. The seller purchased this example two years ago from a private party.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown. The seller states they have ridden 5 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
This bike has been restored, and the seller states that “absolutely no corners were cut in the restoration of this Honda.” He adds that there has been approximately 8 heat cycles since the restoration.
Modifications:
Pro Circuit pipe.
Technosel seat cover.
Boysen factory racing clutch cover and stator cover.
Gold Excel wheels.
Custom made cross bar pad.
Devol Racing master cylinder cover.
Polished swing arm.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires that have aged out.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Universal City, Texas, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any CR500 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Universal City, Texas
Year
1988
Make
Honda
Model
CR500
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
JH2PE0207JM700872
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
Texas
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 16
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: RWS2
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $8,507 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
