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Honda CR 480R

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Make Model

Honda CR 480R

Year

1982

Engine

Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve

Capacity

472 cc / 28.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke

89 x 76 mm

Compression Ratio

6.7:1

Cooling System

Air cooled

Exhaust

Expansion chamber

Lubrication

Pre-mix

Induction

Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor

Ignition

CDI

Starting

Kick

Max Power

NA

Max Torque

NA

Clutch

Wet plate

Transmission 

4 Speed (1982) - 5 Speed (1983)

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Welded steel tubing

Front Suspension

43mm Showa air-adjustable forks with three compression damping adjustments

Front Wheel Travel 305 mm / 12.0 in

Rear Suspension

Pro-Link with four compression damping adjustments

Rear Wheel Travel 305 mm / 12.0 in

Front Brakes

Drum

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

3.00-21

Rear Tyre

5.10-18

Wheelbase

1508.7 mm / 59.3 in

Seat Height

 980 mm / 38.6 in

Ground Clearance

 350 mm / 13.4 in

Dry Weight

103.1 kg / 226 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

9 Litres / 2.38 US gal 

Overview

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The Honda CR480R is a motocross racing motorcycle, made by Honda in 1982 and 1983.

The bike was a replacement for the earlier Honda CR450, made until 1981.[2] The '82 had a front drum brake and a four-speed gearbox;'83 had internally adjustable front forks and a five-speed gearbox.

Danny "Magoo" Chandler rode a CR480 when he won the 1982 ABC Sports Superbikers race, where professional motorcycle racers from various racing disciplines competed on a combination dirt and paved track.[3] and competed in the 1983 race.[4] Racer Steve Wise also won a Superbikers race with a CR480.[5] This race was a precursor to modern Supermoto racing.

The 1982 CR480 had about 52 horsepower and was quite light for its horsepower, at about 226 pounds. Magnesium parts were used for weight saving and the bike had a hand-riveted air-box/air filter housing.

The bike is popular with historic racers that participate in American Historical Motorcycle Racing Association events where competitive classes are run for the various vintage racing classic motorcycles