| General information |
| Model: | Honda CR 500 E |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Category: | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: | 491.00 ccm (29.96 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. KEIHIN 38MM FLAT SLIDE |
| Fuel control: | Membrane & power valve |
| Ignition: | CAPACITOR DISCHARGE (CDI) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | WET PLATE |
| Physical Measurements |
| Dry weight: | 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 937 mm (36.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance: | 328 mm (12.9 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
| Frame type: | CrMo STEEL |
| Front Suspension: | SHOWA 46MM LEADING AXLE USD FORK WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION/REBOUND DAMPENING |
| Front Suspension travel: | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear Suspension: | SHOWA PROLINK WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION/REBOUND DAMPENING |
| Rear Suspension travel: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 110/100-18 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. HYDRAULIC DISC WITH DUAL-PISTON CALIPER AND SINTERED METAL PADS |
| Front brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Exhaust system: | STANDARD HONDA EXPANSION CHAMBER |
| Speed and acceleration |
| Other specifications |
| Fuel capacity: | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
| Color options: | WHITE AND RED ONLY |
| Comments: | CERTAIN CR500 MODELS CAME OUT ADR COMPLIED, BUT MOST WERE DIRT ONLY. THEY ARE STARTING TO BECOME A RARE BIKE. |