{"product_id":"xr500-497cc-1979","title":"XR500 (497cc) 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003e1979 Honda XR500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very early example of Honda’s legendary big-bore XR, dating from the first year of XR500 production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing just 4,480 miles, which is believed to be genuine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by Honda’s 497cc air-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a 5-speed gearbox and kick start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early twin-shock XR500s are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are an important part of Honda’s off-road history. The distinctive 23-inch front wheel and big four-stroke single make the first-generation XR instantly recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper late-1970s Honda thumper and an increasingly collectible classic trail bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e497cc air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 36 bhp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-speed gearbox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKick start\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin-shock rear suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23-inch front \/ 18-inch rear wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrum brakes front and rear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 9.8-litre fuel tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 880mm seat height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 122kg dry weight\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HONDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301224657281,"sku":null,"price":7995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5929\/2208\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_928593a0-593b-4c11-929c-7c87fc933e63.jpg?v=1789832345","url":"https:\/\/www.motorradkonnection.com\/products\/xr500-497cc-1979","provider":"Motorrad Konnection Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}