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 only in 1981. [2] . The '82 had a front drum brake and a four- speed gearbox.The '83 had internally adjustable front forks and a five-speed gearbox. [1]

Nov 8, 2008 · The 1983 CR480 is a damn fine dirtbike. The suspension was a little soft but they handled well and the motor was strong with fairly broad spread. The worst part about the 480 is starting it. They're notoriously stubborn to start and the left side kicker doesn't help matters.

Jan 1, 2001 · Minor gripes aside, the CR480 was a great open-class bike! Far ahead of its time, the 480 brought finesse in a class where it didn't exist. Today, it is great bike for trail riding, with smooth...

Mar 1, 1982 · With so many details changes the 1982 CR480 has many differences in dimension and specification. The new machines weigh 10 lb. less, thanks to use of aluminum instead of steel.

Dec 30, 2019 · This 1982 Honda CR480R was sold new in New Jersey and is finished in Tahitan Red with a black seat and yellow plate panels. The bike was recently acquired by the selling dealer, and work under prior ownership is reported to include a rebuild of its air-cooled, 472cc 2-stroke single, which is paired with a four-speed transmission.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if legendary fabricators of today got together to rebuild iconic machines of yesterday? If so, this 1983 Honda CR480R project is just what you have been waiting for!

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Jan 19, 2019 · For this first video review, I thought I would revisit one of those Classic Steels and do a video review of Honda’s groundbreaking 1983 CR480R. This is a bike I have actually owned two of and really enjoyed.

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 …

Sep 30, 2007 · The 1983 CR480 was puting out 51 hp. This one I rode today was ported, had the head shaved, and had a pro circuit pipe and silencer, so it prolly had a couple more horse. A 1999 CR500 was around 56 hp in a very small RPM range.