New Honda CR500 - Dayuuum!

[WAAZ]

http://latestmxvideos.com/index.php/2017/08/08/honda-announces-2018-cr500-amazing-technology/

 

[bobbytheboozer]

Yea! I just saw this. That's gonna be a fun ride!

 

[renodaytona]

It would be cool to see a factory CR 500 again. Service Honda has been building them for years using the CRF250 and 450 frames and making a killing. If true this bike will be in the $10,000 range no doubt.

 

[e911]

The return of the widow maker. Had one for a few years and you def had to pay attention when riding.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Interesting. I'm all for then bringing back a big bore 2 stroke (I ride a KX500). But the way that read sounds like really big rumors. Honda has been so far removed from 2 stroke tech for so long I'm really finding it hard to believe. And the 90+ hp really sounds like a stretch. Plus, that kind of hp yet the top speed isn't much different at all? All sounds a bit fishy. Specially when the article states the rumor started on April fools day.

 

[pronstar]

April fools product rumor supported only by Honda supposedly filing for CR trademarks.

That's pretty thin evidence...

 

[BingerFang]

FAKEEEEE NEWWSSSSSSSS!

 

[Bigbore500r]

#Fakenews

 

[wsuwrhr]

Still nice to dream.

 

[77charger]

I'll believe it when I see it. If those numbers are true today's riders ain't gonna like it they complain about the current cr500 power.
As a 500 owner I would say it's gonna be fought keeping that front end down in the dunes but a fun ride for sure.

 

[Meaney77]

#baddestmotherfuckereverbuilt

I think some of you local pro bench racers should go throw a leg over any one of the new 450's and will be equally shocked at how much power any of the new production bikes put out.

The 500 was the shit back in its hay day I am sure, but its a has been now. I have grown up riding all my life, I have ridden them all. 500's are/were a handfull just as any of the new production bikes are today.

 

[TPC]

It'll be a good seller but red sticker in Cali. Honda needs something that's a fresh face and a performer.
Dealers like Ron at Berts tell me if it wasn't for SxS's they'd have been out of business long ago.

Seems Honda showrooms are always full of rumors.
Their rumored "Talon" supposed to be the Rzr killer.
Reincarnations of the pilot and oddessy, always lots of rumors.

Remember the Service Honda 500?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

It'll be a good seller but red sticker in Cali. Honda needs something that's a fresh face and a performer.
Dealers like Ron at Berts tell me if it wasn't for SxS's they'd have been out of business long ago.

Seems Honda showrooms are always full of rumors.
Their rumored "Talon" supposed to be the Rzr killer.
Reincarnations of the pilot and oddessy, always lots of rumors.

Remember the Service Honda 500?

I agree. Honda has more wild rumors around them than anyother off-road company I think. Hense why I HIGHLY doubt it. Specially with tech they have shown to habe zero interest in.

Btw, the Service Honda 500's were made by a dealer. Not Honda themselves. Service Honda also made KX500AF's in the same manner.

 

[oldschool]

#baddestmotherfuckereverbuilt

I think some of you local pro bench racers should go throw a leg over any one of the new 450's and will be equally shocked at how much power any of the new production bikes put out.

The 500 was the shit back in its hay day I am sure, but its a has been now. I have grown up riding all my life, I have ridden them all. 500's are/were a handfull just as any of the new production bikes are today.

Or new 250 2 stroke or 4 stroke. Most guys would be quicker on any of these than a 500, on a track.

 

[Kailuaboy89]

Either way, it would be awesome to see....and ride! I will never give up my two smoke power, and I can throw a leg over an "open classer" and make em move! I loved riding those monsters, and yes they require some attention, and they also inspire fear on every level! would be cool if this story turns out true! :thumbsup

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

Photoshop is a beautiful thing

It would be a pretty slim market for a 500 2 stroke these days. Other than the novelty of owning one there is really no draw. Stuffing old technology in a new chassis doesn?t equal a great bike.

 

[77charger]

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Photoshop is a beautiful thing

It would be a pretty slim market for a 500 2 stroke these days. Other than the novelty of owning one there is really no draw. Stuffing technology in a new chassis doesn?t equal a great bike.

As much as i love my 500 theres a power balance where of the 90 hp is true it will be a hard bike to ride on a track.In the deserts it will be nice but will still have alot.I hit 5th gear in mine pinned in the big bowls but til then its carrying the front end often.I ride mostly dunes so i like my 500 but for a track hadnt ridden one in 20 years and prefered my old 250.

Ive ridden a couple 450s in the dunes they were fine but i like the hit the 500 has.But on my steelie suspension is what it lacks maybe someday ill do an AF conversion have the best of both.The upside of a 2 stroke is simplicity and cheap to maintain i just redid my whole engine last year payed 700 total for new bearings,seal,rebuild crank,new top end and bore.I did the assembly had ct racing do the machine work.Wasnt bad for an 8 year old top end and an original bottom end.I had a countershaft bearing blow out so had to rebuild.I dont think a 4 stroke would come close for repair.

 

[renodaytona]

Just got confirmation that there will be NO 2 Strokes for 2018.

 

[Rajobigguy]

Meanwhile if you want something more than a rumor.
http://advrider.com/index.php?threa...-2-stroke-thumper-atk-700-intimidator.541361/

 

[Kailuaboy89]

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It would be a pretty slim market for a 500 2 stroke these days. Other than the novelty of owning one there is really no draw. Stuffing old technology in a new chassis doesn?t equal a great bike.

 

[Meaney77]

Just got confirmation that there will be NO 2 Strokes for 2018.

None? Like not even 80's?

 

[bobbytheboozer]

Talked to a really good buddy of mine. If all works out, I'll be able to wrap my talons around this in about a month. Maybe a little less!

 

[HBCraig]

Still have mine. The last ones made. Nothing like it.

 

[TPC]

Btw, the Service Honda 500's were made by a dealer. Not Honda themselves. Service Honda also made KX500AF's in the same manner.

Who didn't know that?
Built by Service Honda.

 

[renodaytona]

None? Like not even 80's?

Direct from the GM at the dealership up here in Reno. I'll as about the smaller bikes but from what he said Honda is all about the environment, and they are getting away from the 2 strokes.

 

[Meaney77]

Direct from the GM at the dealership up here in Reno. I'll as about the smaller bikes but from what he said Honda is all about the environment, and they are getting away from the 2 strokes.

What a shame....I think all kids need to experience a 2 stroke.

 

[renodaytona]

What a shame....I think all kids need to experience a 2 stroke.

I agree, and yes I did confirm no two strokes at all.

 

[oldschool]

I agree, and yes I did confirm no two strokes at all.

I would bet they were selling more 150r's than 80's.

 

[96motorhead]

Never gonna happen. Honda will NEVER build a 2 stroke ever again. It is a known fact that Honda likes 4 strokes more than 2 strokes.

 

[spectras only]

My son had Honda, KTM and now this 2017 Yamaha 250 YZ. He prefers it to his previous ones. It's light, has good power.:thumbsup

 

[spectras only]

admin, please delete this post!!! Thank you

 

[HBCraig]

Service Honda makes a product that is far superior to almost anything. They put the CR500 engines in either aluminum CR250 or 125 frames. They first balance the crank shaft to minimize the vibration

Each bike is custom to the rider. Beyond nice. I had a buddy buy one a few years back. Paid about 14K