1999
In 1999 Service Honda concieved what has become the finest open
class 2-stroke bike ever produced. The 1999 500AF from Service
Honda carried open class 2-stroke technology a giant step forward.
I combined the technology of the twin spar aluminum chasis with
Honda's most potent 2-stroke engine. It was the CR500 that Honda
should have made.
2000
The 2000 500AF from Service Honda continues the tradition of
carrying open class 2-stroke technology another step forward with
a second generation twin spar aluminum frame and swingarm. “The
best open bike EVER” by MX Racer (May 2000), and described
as “almost like cheating by Dirt Rider (Feb 2000).
2001
The 2001 500AF features a host refinements to enhance both engine
and chassis performance.The accolades continued in as well with
Transworld MX calling the 500AF “the best open class two-
stroke ever available to the public” and also stating “We
(got the) holeshot every moto we raced with the Service Honda
(500AF), besting even the all-conquering four stroke Yamahas
and KTMs.”
2002
The 2002 500AF featured an all-new 3rd generation aluminum chassis
for outstanding performance and the unparalleled power and lightweight
of a 500cc 2-stroke engine. In 2002 Dirt Rider (March 2002) said
the 500AF is “by far the best “production”
two-stroke Open bike we’ve ever ridden.” Dirt Rider
was impressed after just looking at their 500AF (February 2002)
describing the 500AF as having “museum like quality.”
2003
In 2003 the 500AF recieved a 39mm Kehin carburetor for improved
mid range and top end power while retaining the legendary CR500
low end, improved airbox to air boot seal., new graphics and an
available FMF spark arrestor.
2004
The 2004 500AF was tested by Transworld Mx and found to be up
to 4 seconds per lap faster than a fully modified 2004 CRF450
on the motocross track, they called this revelation "The
Truth"! Added for 2004 were optional Enzo subtanks. Unique
for this year was the very limited production 500AF Limited
with gun metal rims and billet parts. Only 20 of these special
500AF's were built.
Note:
In 2001 Honda Motor Co. dropped the production of their CR500R
completely. Through a unique arrangement with Honda we (Service
Honda) assemble the CR500 engines in our facility to exacting
Honda standards.
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