{"product_id":"1983-honda-xr-500","title":"1983 Honda XR 500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVehicle details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e XR 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMileage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Kilometres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, 5 speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation shown on listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsking price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2,450\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar \u0026amp; Classic reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e C2032848\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed on:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\/07\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSource description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLANDED!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1983 HONDA XR500R ‘Pro-Link’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh engine rebuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honda XR500R (1981–1984) is a classic 498 cc air-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder enduro bike. It evolved from the earlier XR500 (1979–1980) and became one of Honda’s first big “thumpers” built for serious off-road racing and trail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey highlights include a punchy engine with reed-valve induction (later models), a tough steel frame, and the groundbreaking Pro-Link rear suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy they’re sought after today:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Racing legend: Dominated desert races, enduros, and cross-country events in the ’80s with riders like Johnny Campbell and Scott Summers. It proved four-strokes could hang with two-strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Vintage appeal: Raw, simple, bulletproof Honda reliability with no electronics — perfect for trail riding or full restorations. Parts are still reasonably available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Collector value: Clean Pro-Link examples are climbing in price. Some advertised for €6000+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, it’s the bike that started the modern big-bore four-stroke off-road revolution — tough, fun, and increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Stainless exhaust upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Pro-Link suspension model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Brand new levers + shock dust covers \u0026amp; more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Bonus extra tail tool bag included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable, tough, and ready for adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/car\/C2032848\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/car\/C2032848\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inbound RHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205143765243,"sku":"C2032848","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1072\/4859\/files\/1983-honda-xr-500-69bae25fcca62.jpg?v=1787310147","url":"https:\/\/inboundrhd.com\/products\/1983-honda-xr-500","provider":"InboundRHD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}