It might be that I'm 49 years old but in my opinion those older bikes are just so much better-looking! And a whole lot more colorful.
@YourName-jm7lz
3 жыл бұрын
I would rather have performance than looks, and yes, Im 48.
@stevendickey5565
3 жыл бұрын
47 here, and still love rhe old bikes.
@dukecraig2402
3 жыл бұрын
Those CR 500's were legendary back in the day, not a motorcycle you'd want to disrespect or it'd put you in the hospital real quick.
@j.thomas7128
3 жыл бұрын
50 and completely agree. I still miss my circa 80's 250R av-gas 3-wheelers. But, these things... monster, gorgeous monster.
@dukecraig2402
3 жыл бұрын
Cycle World raced one of these in the ¼ mile against a VF500F Interceptor back in the day, to make it fair they put a street tire on the back of it and drastically changed the sprockets, the CR won hands down even after they switched riders after the first 2 of 4 passes, but the results came out the same on the last two. A dirt bike beating a street bike in the quarter mile was an absolute sensation at the time.
@Shoorit
3 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of a 2 stroke echoing around large buildings.
@Cesarsald754
9 ай бұрын
So does Ronnie Mac! 69❤️❤️
@kmx509
3 жыл бұрын
125’s holeshot: Move the dirt 500’s holeshot: *Move the earth.*
@Sage-qd6tf
3 жыл бұрын
My teeny tiny 100s holeshot: moves a single blade of grass
@kmx509
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sage-qd6tf I Got a 80 and that thing doesnt even hurt the ground.
@Sage-qd6tf
3 жыл бұрын
@@kmx509 makes sense, mines also a four stroke so you know. Teeny tiny 02 xr100r, hand me down from my cousins. It still goes up and down all the well roads and pipeline roads really good though! I rode it down the side of the mountain one time (like where they clear it so trees don’t grow through the pipeline) and didn’t even dump it, good thing it’s so light. Tis a delightful little bike!
@kmx509
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sage-qd6tf Sounds fun! I Ride my friends CRF110 often and its a fun litttle cruiser.
@Sage-qd6tf
3 жыл бұрын
@@kmx509 oh sweet! Yeah I’m looking for a bigger bike rn, but you can figure on how well that’s going haha. I do like my little Ike though, I should learn to wheelie on it before I get a bigger bike I think
@LifeWideOpen780
3 жыл бұрын
Wizard has to be the new camera man. Love his commentary
@15007172
3 жыл бұрын
“What a RIPPA!”
@anthonyyyy6481
2 жыл бұрын
Is it for sale?
@weedian710
2 жыл бұрын
Riding a cr500 10 years ago was one of the scariest and most fun things I've done. Hopefully one day I'll have the skill to actually rip on one. Can't wait to get back on a bike. Much love.
@matthewlincoln9336
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been saying my entire life since I was younger that I just want to ride a cr500 one time. I can only imagine the power and adrenaline rush!! Riding one down the street and back is on my MUST DO bucket list!! Just have to find someone who owns one!! God bless to all! Happy Memorial Day.
@hankschrader149
3 жыл бұрын
They are lethal! I owned a built 85 cr500, it had scary power
@megapet777
3 жыл бұрын
@@hankschrader149 I can imagine. My friend's ktm 450 sx-f is pretty crazy when you give it juice. cr500 must be insane then :D
@robmacisaac9011
3 жыл бұрын
Trust me…..it’s an experience you won’t soon forget! I know I sure have not!
@GatesRapes
2 жыл бұрын
A blast, but I always preferred the 490 Yamaha 4 speed
@SkinnySkinch
2 жыл бұрын
If you're in Raleigh NC area come on by!!! Was just riding mine that I did a nearly complete resto on. 1996. Thing is an absolute BEAST.
@Drivehead103
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Memorial day and God bless! I never get tired of hearing these ripping two strokes.
@onlygazza
3 жыл бұрын
That decade was something special for Mx bikes and it’s gone downhill ever since !
@Sockatv77
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, yet disagree to a point. The new 450’s are just too powerful to be fun. Pro riders racing now, half their battle is just taming or staying on the bike. I still believe that the cr500 would definitely come out on top. But I think the sport has outgrown itself in a way. The bikes are too powerful, and the riders have to fight the bike more than the other riders. I think the most exciting time in super cross was when the 250’s and 450’s were battling it out. Just my opinion. I love power don’t get me wrong but these new bikes are insane for super cross. It’s kind of boring to watch really anymore.
@onlygazza
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sockatv77 I have to be honest I can cane a 450 4 stroke a lot more than the kx500 I owned because it was just dangerous power, very smooth to a certain extent but when pushing the limits the kx 500 turned into a very dangerous machine very quickly ! A modern 4 stroke has the power but it’s manageable, light, handles well, very fast if used correctly which most can’t do ( including me these days ) but a two stroke 500 is a lethal thing in the wrong hands, I love two strokes myself cos I grew up with them 😎✊
@Davido50
2 жыл бұрын
Nah not by long shot. Ride some new 2-strokes or 4-strokes bud.
@onlygazza
2 жыл бұрын
@@Davido50 you have no idea, I’ve been riding two strokes since I was a nipper, every kind and make and the 90s two strokes, I was a mx expert and they were all were all rippers and I ride 4 strokes also
@getoffmygrass6974
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Memorial Day guys. That thing is pissed off, just tilling the whole road
@goodguygto
3 жыл бұрын
YOU KNOW IT!!👍👍
@frozenropegolf
Жыл бұрын
Gad damn I grew up in the 80s dreaming of those bikes…….just beautiful
@sniglib1
2 жыл бұрын
This dude is a true OG with all the old bikes and atcs in those beautiful old buildings damn thats cool
@jasonmadelin3633
3 жыл бұрын
I had an earlier model back in the late 90s, never rode anything so great since that sound takes me back to them days thanks. You lads are great how we should all be regardless of age living free and fast, best wishes from the UK what's left of it.. (police state )
@mrdilligaf1968
2 жыл бұрын
Of many of the bikes you've shown , the sound of this one is awesome with that pipe
@jasonvoorhees2701
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like the smell of premix and that 2 stroke ping ..
@mxfam6700
2 жыл бұрын
Literally the manliest channel on KZitem today.
@zachfarkash6430
3 жыл бұрын
What a great bike the 97 CR500. My 1985 CR500 was absolute Beast I wish I would have kept it. Thank you for sharing happy Memorial Day
@jcsquared1111
3 жыл бұрын
That bike sounds so damn sweet its unreal!!
@shawnmoore5621
3 жыл бұрын
Honda made a great motor in 1997! I love my 97 cr250r, real strong bike!
@garyh.8082
2 жыл бұрын
Boy I sure miss my 98 CR500. Bought it from Anderson Honda in Bloomfield hills Michigan. That's a bike I should have kept. I've been roosted by another CR500 with a chest protector and it hurt like hell. I threw a rock one time and hit my buddy's brake lever and snapped it in half on a CR that he was following me with.
@marcogutierrez1363
3 жыл бұрын
1972 mode I am. My son, a 2003 model had a ride of a lifetime. He graduates this week and we spent weekend in the Jemez mountains. Ryan riding a1983 IT490 and me on my 86 CR500. Truck lost drivers wheel bearings on the way home and had to be towed. Still a smile on our faces.
@jameschenault7104
3 жыл бұрын
I've had 2 CR 500's. A 89 and 93 models. I did 3rd gear starts also. Pulled more holeshots with those bikes. 1st and 2nd gear starts made it hard to keep the front down and prevent wheel spin. All you had to do was get on the front, throttle just off idle and ease out the clutch and gas it at the same time. So much torque. Had guys tell me it didn't throw a roost...it threw bolders!
@SFSomega
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome machine! Rips like an absolute beast
@rcclassiccrawlers4368
Жыл бұрын
Those CR500’s are absolute BEASTS! Love those bikes.
@Buff_Dave_Oprtr
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Kaplan video to make this Memorial Day/Evening better! Wish it was longer. Lol. Happy Memorial Day to you and yours Ken!👊🇺🇲
@kickinkanga7026
2 жыл бұрын
Great demo of a brilliant cr500. Thanks for sharing it mate👍
@jamesdavis7881
3 жыл бұрын
That bike sounds way angry!!!! Thanks for providing me with this sonic therapy tonight as a pretty much die hard Honda rider since the early 90s... ( it was all Yamaha from 76 til 89..).. its gotta feel good getting a fist full of throttle on that beast!!! Happy memorial day!!!
@plickism
3 жыл бұрын
Fun stuff guys. The sound from that beast is so much fun!
@user-ie1tm7xt8y
3 ай бұрын
😂wow that bike is so sick love the cr had a few not 500s but 80s 125s only 500 I have ever rode was my buddy's quadzilla bike was nuts love the content ,awesome channel great bunch of guys GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
@savyourselffreedom2149
3 жыл бұрын
That bike rips, worth every dollar, hi from Australia .
@Krondelo
3 жыл бұрын
That thing is a monster, I'd try my hand at one some day. Cant believe that was 3rd gear, insane.
@mtyhntr49
3 жыл бұрын
This vet thanks you for the shout out. That bike is a steroid monster. Nice 3rd gear send.
@LJ-zo5hv
2 жыл бұрын
You guys sure know how to tame that beast of a machine! 🚀
@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942
3 жыл бұрын
JESUS!!! 97 Heaven right there brother! Happy memorial day as well Ken and Thank you personally to each and every ultimate Hero that gave the ultimate Sacrifice for guys like me and guys like Ken for us to be able to call this place home and rip around on awesome bikes! God Bless AMERICA
@justin-dr6sx
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid's fella's! Its giving me the inspiration to get my yz490 back together👍
@jasoncashmore6675
13 күн бұрын
Gday, from Australia, love your channel your passion is contagious 😂 love the 500's so pure 💪
@kiloton1920
2 жыл бұрын
I remember drooling over these as a kid, they were like 10,000 new
@johnbrady472
Жыл бұрын
Raced a 95 14 /49 combo 3rd gear holeshot from the outside gate. Got tired of hearing it was no fair in the 250 open class district 34. Love watching your channel.
@colincanyon2519
2 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to my youth, hairs standing up on the back of my neck! 💪😍
@ricardoguerra9411
3 жыл бұрын
The Wizards Accent is just as cool as the CR...Ride Red Homies!
@kevincosta9228
3 жыл бұрын
It's a wicked pissa accent
@REZNAP
3 жыл бұрын
Basstid!
@chadkampster7425
3 жыл бұрын
Wait, where's the electric start,traction control, holeshot device? Oh yah you had to ride these bikes by grip and rip🤣. Cool bike! Thank you.
@eyeHATEuall85
Жыл бұрын
Nobody NEEDS that much power, but God damn does it make for some great stories and conversations! I'm 37, been riding since 3 and I have YET to get on a 500 2-Stroke. That's by choice... 🤣
@hurstshiftin9873
3 жыл бұрын
Just what a bad day needed thanks kap!
@JeepTeriyaki
2 жыл бұрын
My pumped up 97 big bore 250(278) same fmf fatty pipe, race tec susp, ported, polished, reeds, clutch, whole bike was top parts. The 97 cr250R had a really high stock HP was a weapon! Bike was crazy
@artvarnson8009
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love you give props to all the veterans !! And you Are totally right without them there wouldn't be any Shenanigans !!
@jameshawkins3484
2 жыл бұрын
Stunning cr boys, nasty ass 3rd gear hole shot too, poor boat got the brunt of the roost. Thanks for the video guys.
@ridin_solo
Жыл бұрын
enjoy all your content! BADASSSS
@pattap8153
3 жыл бұрын
Yesssss. Love my 97!!!!
@TEXAS-RANGER-88
3 жыл бұрын
Manliest sound in the world!
@BobbyJetty1502
3 жыл бұрын
These are the bikes that made SMP country and Crusty Demons of Dirt so popular 🤘I feel so lucky to have been a part of that
@drivesideways6550
2 жыл бұрын
You guys kick ass! Fun to watch for me, I'm an old-ish guy 54 and love the bikes you showcase. I love "Wizzid's" accent "It's Wicked Cool" Yeah.....I got cousin's from Mass. 😆
@John-iv6bd
7 ай бұрын
That guy knows how to ride that bike!! Nice show bro
@ollekebollekeII
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Two stroke sound 🙏🏽
@jbird3233
3 жыл бұрын
The Screamin Eagle!!! Happy Memorial Day!!!
@chicagoui9299
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like the ole big 2-strokes!! Had the RM450. Loved sand dunes with that bike
@peterhahnke716
2 жыл бұрын
I had the RM80 in 1980 I was 15 years old, and I used to take on street bikes like Honda CB175 cc from 0 to 50 I would smoke them.
@chrispotterp8105
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe the sound of this what a weapon 🇦🇺👍👍
@larrystokes8006
3 жыл бұрын
Right on happy Memorial Day everybody a real holiday.... Sweet bike thanks for making the video👍🤘
@John-iv6bd
2 ай бұрын
That guy knows how to ride that bike! Thanks for showing what that bike is all about!! Would love to go rip with you on my 97 500
@JD5133
3 жыл бұрын
Talk about a blast from the past!
@randydoan7536
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when I used to dirt track race my cr500 against 600 rotax, hollied them all often
@camillo7834
2 жыл бұрын
Great sound!What a music
@mcgoofe1871
Жыл бұрын
Feels like I was back at home! Thanks fella for the great content
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@furyss1tv184
3 жыл бұрын
Had one wish i never let it go. But i got a 93 kx500 last year from the original owner and haven't even started it yet. Picked it up put in Garage until finish other projects ahead of. Projects done starting in on project kx500. Can't wait.
@williambaker1753
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike. Nothing like 3rd gear power band on a CR500 one of the only bikes I could never tame. She sounds so mean didn't miss a beat. They don't make them like that anymore. People now a days can't handle that power and torque. I wish I could smell the 2 stroke while that fatty pipe is screaming in my ears. I will have me a CR500 again one day.
@alternativeperception6949
2 жыл бұрын
Never had a adrenaline rush more than when I rode a CR 500
@svenomick5857
3 жыл бұрын
Two Stroke on the pipe great sound
@halfhalf9006
3 жыл бұрын
that bike is a beast you tamed it well
@adamflynn2791
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, these bikes are insane. My literal favorite generation ever. The trikes rhe 500s the crazy wheelers. Let me see them in person
@nicoloferrarese
3 жыл бұрын
Omg sound crispy🥵🇮🇹💕
@bebobism
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a '82 CR480R in my avatar for nothing . . . freaking love these 'old' Hondas. It would break your leg on start up. 😁. . . 😎 Greetz from the Netherlands.
@jbs5693
3 жыл бұрын
I never get tried of hearing a 500 rip. Happy Memorial Day
@Tibb91
6 ай бұрын
I just HAVE TO watch this video every single day :P
@bend5648
3 жыл бұрын
Right on brother God bless America 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@ryans_kustomz4543
3 жыл бұрын
i Love the Holeshot / Ripping around on the Cr500s ! you guys should do More Videos RIpping the Cr500s
@user-zx1ir7jt4c
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Looks like that bike is running perfect! I would touch a thing. It's very rare to see a two stroke not blow the least little bit of smoke, not even on startup... I'd give anything to see a modern FI 500 cc 2 stroke developed by the likes of ktm with their amazing ergonomics
@dakotaroche596
Жыл бұрын
Aint the exc 300 stronger than the old cr500?
@AudiophileTubes
Жыл бұрын
YES, of course the CR500 is the BEST MX/DIRT bike ever! So much personality and finesse, and you knew that the 2-stroke motor was 'instant on', like a TESLA PLAID! And that glorious 2-stroke sound signature..... OH THAT SOUND!!!
@lucascady4992
2 жыл бұрын
Had a 95' CR500! Straight up Trench Digga!!!
@grabir01
Жыл бұрын
Nothing like the sound of a 2 stroke in the morning.
@robertmccool1543
16 күн бұрын
My riding buddy tom, had a 90 cr500 and I rode it once. Still to this day just remember the almost unlimited pull when the throttle was opened. The term " rocketship " was justified.
@arturosanabria4644
3 жыл бұрын
Lo mejor de los 90 saludos desdé cd Guzmán Jalisco
@philipwurm5121
3 жыл бұрын
I had the 85 CR 500. All I can say is she was violent!
@motochris5459
3 жыл бұрын
I had an 85 too. Insane off idle hit!
@philipwurm5121
3 жыл бұрын
@@motochris5459 insane bike
@zachfarkash6430
3 жыл бұрын
1985 CR500 was the best bike I ever owned absolute mean Beast. I put a 51 tooth sprocket on the rear and that thing climbed any mountain
@racerx2084
3 жыл бұрын
My dad raced a kx500 in the late 90’s. Thing was a beast. Use to do 3rd gear starts at E-Town and pull off some good holeshots.
@thomassmith4999
3 жыл бұрын
A kid on a PE 250 wanted to race my IT 490 on a limestone road once. I think he's still there under a pile of limestone after my 3rd gear start.
@napoleaodonizetisilva8315
2 жыл бұрын
Esse barulho é uma orquestra pro nossos ouvidos
@marioratte3324
3 жыл бұрын
I Love 500cc 2 stroke !!!! The best Year of HONDA 2 stroke, the bike is Awesome !!!! Beautiful graphic Color! Beautiful Bike!!!! Awesome!!!!
@brentclarke9512
3 жыл бұрын
Drooling looking at that bike
@svticklemefinn1176
3 жыл бұрын
Yep gets my vote!!!!! 91 and up. Got one every other year. 3 gear starts every Moto no worries.
@carlhothan9028
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Memorial Day to the entire Kaplan team! Nothing like rip snortin' big bore thunder tearing up the soil! Hell yea!! 👍
@rockyesterline7942
2 жыл бұрын
I said before all about my 92 CR 500 all the work that I had done to the bike but cases never split!! Sat for 17 years started 2nd kick I was trying for the first!!! The bike was only riden 10 Times sense new Iv road many many Big bore bikes this one was the fastest by far !! and I had a 97 Honda CR500 really smooth but my 92:would just walk an way from It!!! Now in December I bought a Honda 2022 CRF 450 RL all ready Piped it u have to refinice your house for that !!! waiting for my $900 ECU !! The Supper Brain !! supper cross tires, below handelbar mirrors , high direct fender mounted LIC, air box, gold Oring chain , 14 tooth counter sprocket , next a thermostat delete kit there are so many things you want to do to these bikes ! That don't come factory with these beast ! Totally surprised these 4 Stroke s have this much HP and bottem end instancely ! Could not believe a 4 Stroke could do that. !!! But it is fuel injected ! LOL OH it is really stiff off road ! A friend specialize in suspension and porting Going to have him a adjust compression and Rebound ! He said To get 5 hours on it first!!!
@chadgillespie3296
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a KTM! Great machines
@thezoms9961
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in that year😇💁♂️Thanks HONDA
@Goldgitter
5 ай бұрын
I had a '97 I bought new for $5200. Best dune bike ever made!!
@supersniperuk
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's safe to say they can handle the power! Personally I would shot my pants sitting on it running!! That thing rips hard love the commentary
@williamruhe1654
3 жыл бұрын
You lucky 🍀 son of a gun you 😃😃😃 you have one of the greatest jobs there is , test riding all those great bikes . Good for you 👍 I hope to get one myself here pretty soon . The CR 500 is a smile maker for sure
@thomassmith4999
3 жыл бұрын
Smile maker ok :)? we used to call it the Widow maker.
@markkotishion2379
7 ай бұрын
What a great location! A hundred year old factory building. Nice!
@KaplanCycles
7 ай бұрын
210 year old
@KaplanCycles
7 ай бұрын
1814
@markkotishion2379
7 ай бұрын
@@KaplanCycles I wish I could be there with you guys! Ride on!
@ericdebisz9458
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 2 stroke Sr!
@stevenertle2876
2 жыл бұрын
God-bless I hear you brother
@elitecystuning
2 жыл бұрын
I love 5002ts and have them sitting because the xr is so badass
@Cesarsald754
9 ай бұрын
I tell you..im 59 soon to be 60 and remember my youth. In the woods behind the end of the streetMy rich friend's dad bought him a Suzuki RM 125 1979 (New) and my other freind's dad bought him a used Sachs Penton six day trial 125 1974. Another kid on the streets dad had a yamaha IT 175 1978....And my brother had a street legal enduro Honda XL-175, and years later an XL-185...I was the only kid who had nothing...Many years later I realized my childhood dream of actually owning a dirtbike. At 32 I bought a used YZ 426..I worked out the clutch bugs and throttle accelerator pump issues and had fun! I sold it later on but IF I WON THE LOTTERY...you can bet your ass Id go down to kaplan and buy some rare iron!! ❤❤ Thanks for the memories Kaplan, see you with my wallet as soon as I win the lotto! My list: CR500, CR250, IT250, just to name a few...😂😅😅
@Demon-default
8 ай бұрын
When you see a guy ride a 500 like it’s an 80 or a 125, you know he’s a damn good rider!
@TheHemiphil81
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to have my alarm clock sound like this cr500..lol..best sound on the planet.
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