| Year | 1983 |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 75 mm |
| CapacityHonda motorcycles | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Height 1240 mm / 48.8 in Length 2135 mm / 4 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 121.0 kg / 266.7 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, with RFVC Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Welded tubular |
| Front Brakes | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Telescopic Showa forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Ground Clearance | 338 mm / 13.3 in |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2x 28 mm piston valve Keihin carburetor |
| Max Power | 42 hp / 30.8 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm / 34 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link Showa damper, adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11 in |
| Road Test | Dirt Rider 1994XR350 XR500 Cycle 1983 |
| Seat Height | 950 mm / 37.4 in |
| Starting | Kick |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
