XBR 500

1984 Honda XBR 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1984 Honda XBR 500 features a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 54.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XBR 500 measures 182 kg (401 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.74 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1984 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.