Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1979 Honda XR 500R relies on a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32 HP (23.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
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