1989 HONDA CR500R BLOOD RED BEAST 

Hard to imagine that someone could just basically sit on this for over 30yrs.

I also did have that muffler attachment on my bike at (5:13). But unfortunally due the vibration of the motor, i lost it when i was dirtbiking. When i purchased my CR500, it also did have the orginal sprockets and chain. I also never power washed my bike. Always with a normal garden hose and a soft brush to clean the bike. I even made thw whole bike dry with cotton cloth after cleaning. In my oponion the most beautifull and raw CR500 ever produced.

Had a 89 CR250.... Still a big fan of the 88 and 89 colors. What a beautiful bike and a 500 at that! Dream bike. 👍👍

Gorgeous bike! I’m a YZ guy but there’s no doubt that CR’s are well built beauties. I love this era of MX bikes. Thanks Ken! 🤟🍻

The first 30 seconds are pure slickness The way he catched that mic

And this is why I bought my GasGas, because this is what was always my favorite color in dirtbikes, besides all that I was taught about GasGas Dirtbikes. Amazing Dirtbike!

It belongs in a museum!

Mine was a 250, but was also an 89. Absolutely loved that bike!!!! Never ran out of power, super reliable, and man that bike was fast. Thanks for the share Ken.👍

“Probably the nicest set of radiators I seen on a 89’ since 89’. And I believe him. Man Mr. Kaplan America! You keep me laughing, while at the same time seriously teaching about motorcycles. And what a bike that Blood Red CR 500 89’. I would rather have that bike right there than a brand new 2021 4 stroke. No question. And what a Channel! Teaching the young men how to own and work on bikes keeping em busy. Fortunate to have a boss like Mr. Kaplan. I really enjoy this channel a lot. Yah Bless You fellas. What a channel man!

88 & 89 CRs....love the blood red

Wheelies so effortlessly 👌🏻👌🏻

Your not joking about your motorcycle museums,, ability to deal with the best cr500s in the world,,, having a life long interest in a particular model is good,, as you'll be the orical of cr500 ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland

That is the best color scheme Honda had,Red on red.... next fave is the blue seat and gold rim era. As a teen of the 80s I remember when every one of these were new and couldn't afford one lol. An uncle owned a honda/yam shop and I'd go day dream. Every cr, xr,and yz, atc250r, 200 and 350x, tri z, honda odesseys, etc etc.

Original pipe and silencer 😍 omg Kaplan it is magnificent..... hope your keeping it in the museum 🙏

My ultimate dream bike in 89' when i was in grade 9. I remember a grade 12 student rode one to high school.

That’s the most well preserved CR 500 (1989) I’ve ever seen 😍 what a beauty ! 2 smokerz 4 life.

They don't come any more pristine than that red rocket. You're a lucky man Kaplan America, you're stock value must be in the millions. Next major dirt bike Hollywood blockbuster will feature New England's finest nostalgic beauty's. God bless.

Best Honda design ever , had a 125 myself.

Those 1989 CR500’s have a reputation of being the most powerful/radical of the series, I always heard after 89, they smoothed out the power which resulted in significantly less hp. I grew up a die-hard Yz rider, but always loved the big bore CRs. If you saw one at the track or local riding spot, it was like seeing a Bugatti and was the topic of conversation for days.

Have a shot every time he says its brand new 😜😂😂

Beautiful bike!!! I picked up an 89 last December along with an 89 yz250wr.

Try telling me that they don't look better back then, that thing is amazing.

WOW!!! That is amazing!! Like a kid with a puppy, "Dad can we keep it???" Lol

God bless Kaplan America!

I could be wrong, but Ken seems to REALLY like this bike. Amazing find!

Sweeeet! It looks new. My first Cr-500 was the 1989 model NIB! I remember seeing the front number plate once while riding.....almost flipped it! You have something there!

Sweet bike I had a 89' cr125 wish i was big enough to have had the 500! Been wanting to get a 88 or 89 500 cr of course brings back memories...

Beautiful bike 🤩 Just BEAUTIFUL!!👍

Stunning piece

Thanks Sr, another sleepless night for me. I want that bike so bad I can taste it.

I think I'm gonna have to visit the MUSEUM ✨💪✨

It's gorgeous!. I had an 89 250. My favorite looking out of all the CR gens. Got the 250 bc the 500 just had too much bark (for me) in the woods (which is where I did most of my riding), but I did tame the 250 pretty quickly. Always wished they'd made a CR300 or 350...Would have been perfect!. I know, there was no way, but one could dream 🙃 Edit: or get a KTM (at the time) 😐

I really wanna find a old Honda CR barn find. Basically any CC, 125, 250, or 500. I’d immediately clean the thing and begin disassembly

Sounds so nice.

I can’t keep up with your sales talk. First you say the guy rode it once, flipped it over, and put it away for thirty years. Second, you had to re-paint the frame where the boots RUBBED OFF THE PAINT. It takes quite a few hours to rub the paint off the frame with motocross boots on. And that’s with an experienced rider gripping the frame with his legs. The bike is amazing ! Your museum is amazing ! I love all you guys ! But just be an honest salesman Ken. It’s not like you have competition selling 1989 CR’s, LOL. God bless you all !

Now that’s a stunning bike. Thanks for sharing. 🤟✊ The only four strokes on this channel are “Made in the USA”.

Amazing condition. Beautiful bike

the cr500 is on my bucket list on what big bore 2 stroke I rode a 96 kx 500 last week now I wanna ride one of them and that bike is fucken prestine good job lads

sick bike. second to red hondas with blue seats, i love the blood red before the '91 gross red seats with white graphics. im a 93-96 cr250 guy all day.

So beautiful!

My favourite year 88 baby 👊✊💨💨💨💨💨💨

Had the same bike, was a beast

Wish i had it ! Always wondered if the parts are gone ! I'm Used to the cr- 480 power

What a amazing bike perfect!

Just a beautiful bike✨💪✨

I had a 82 Elsinore,and the water pump was so crusty,had to replace everything on that side, good times.

Wow 30 years and it looks like it was bought 15 minutes ago. Talk about preservation at its finest

I bought an ‘82 480 same story it was as mint as they come

i love the 88/89 lowboy piped CRs.....thats an awesome piece (ps. kids, don’t power wash your bikes)

Everytime you amaze me with the Baddest 500 I ever seen , You go and break out one to top it ….

love the blood red i really wish sr would learn how to do wheelies lol

wow showroom!👌😲

I Had that Same Bike in 89 ,

I had a 1989 CR250 and a 1995 CR500 👍

Sir cap when you wheelie like that do you ping the clutch or do you have to just hold on for dear life and Rev it lol! It’s ok after watching ,, you just answered my question, Thanks

"looky" Kaplan can pull a rabbit from his hat or should I say his helmet ! this guy never runs out of unobtainium do he ?

Both my CR250's had corrosion issues. If there going to sit, drain the system. Magnesium is bad ju ju. Keep'm coming Ken. Resurrecting two strokes one at a time.

One of these days I'm gonna buy something from you

Effinn Mint CR 500!

Какой он прекрастный мечта NEW MOTO!

Hello! What is the best 2t oil? In your opinion

there only original a short time aint they true beauty best bike ever

Nice 500

AJ is going to sell a ton of right side engine cases where the stock magnesium water pumps rot. TBH I could use one for the RC..

My brother bought one of these brand new in 89 it cost him a divorce haha first year for the inverted forks the thing was a beast he always said it made him a lot better Rider he has always regretted selling it what do you want for it mr. Kaplan

That would be the bike for me if I had the cash... beautiful ❤️

Wow 😍😍😍😍

The number plates aren’t painted. They are coated with a white decal from factory.

Sold ill take it.

Unreal

Nice like the story to looped and put away good lad done the same for a mate years ago he turned up with kx 5oo needed rebuild he said ive bought it because im a big lad done motor took him on field over road new tyres first go on his arse funny that was him done 😂

IDEAL MOTO ♡♡♡КРЫМ!

I want it!!!!!

Heaven

Super bike 1000% работает как часы!

Mr. Kaplan, now that i think of it - who would know better than you : is there a place in the world i can still buy an original muffler and pipe (expansion chamber) for the late CR500R models ...??? i loved the original pipe much better than all the after markets we can still get today.

How much does it cost to send it to New Mexico

I have a all original.. its on Craigslist and offerup (Los Angeles/norwalk)

aren't those painted side panels oem?

How did the frame have boot scuffs to the point it need paint of never rode? Even if it was rode a few times. Beautiful bike though

Thats my bike, not as tidy as that one tho! Thanks for making my Jealohoose KK!

I had one, but it got stolen. I would have still had it. Such a bad mamma jamma of a bike! That thing ripped, litterly no limits!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I just about wore myself out trying to pass another guy in my town that had a 89 500 first year of racing on my 88 250 one thing I suggest stay clear of the roost 🤣

Just as good as modern stuff maby better👍

I love this 1. She is bleeding.

How I have to kill to get this??

Holy ffffffffffawk I want it

Kaptain Blood.

👍💪

I bought one a year old in 1990 at £1200

😎🏁👊🏻✊🏻✌🏻

Ride that bike sir.

Nasty 👍

HI 500cc 2 stroke king

Is it for sale?

Just wondering, bunch of dumb questions to fill up comments, did it go for 6000 in 89? Inflation brings that to about 13, If you guys could get it with the water pump, side case, bent fender, frame scratches, tires n tubes, fluids, as bargaining leverage, guessing you could get it for 8500, paid your guys 2000 bucks for labor, paid part of rent utilities 500, parts 700, what's it have to go for to break even/ keep the lights on, what are collectors paying 20 grand? whats the tax end up being up there? do you do title work even if jersey does not do titles on dirtbikes? What's shipping run about?

That's always the same story with CR500's. Guys riding it for the first time justg flip over, because they give it to much throttle.

Survivor

OMG !! 😱😳 not Seriously asking but if I had an extry $10k lying about...I'd be "ALL IN!" you see that second gear torque wheelie on his outro? (SMH) ☝️😆