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.”
This example is VIN: JH2PE02351M001394. The seller purchased this example over one year ago from a private party.
There is no odometer, the true mileage is unknown. The seller states the motorcycle has only seen one heat cycle since the most recent rebuild.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, this motorcycle was stripped down to the frame. From there, the seller performed the following:
– Powder-coated the frame.
– Refreshed the top-end, which included a new Pro X 89.5mm piston, cleaned ports, and relieved the exhaust bridge.
– Rebuilt the rear shock.
– Rebuilt the PJ carburetor.
Modifications:
JT sprockets and chain.
OEM 1991 model tank, new plastics, graphics, and seat cover.
1991 CR500 motor.
IMS pegs.
GPI radiators.
Answer silencer.
Powder-coated frame.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires from 2022.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Manteca, California, 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!
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.
