120 MPH ON A HONDA CR500R SUPER-MOTO ?

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[@scottyd2262]

RIP to Robbie Dagan (who loved this channel) He was a 2x Australian Road Race Champ also my best mate that lost his life on his KTM500EXC 21 setup for Motard on the 15th November 2021... He would have bought this bike if he could...

[@KaplanCycles]

Sorry for your loss brother. May he rest in peace!

[@stevenherberts968]

Sorry for your loss, RIP dude 💓

[@jw8556]

Race in peace l hope we all get to go to the great tack day in the sky (not to soon)and sample the methanol in the breeze

[@justinholmes5328]

Love it. My very first bike was a CR500. Crazy I know. I had no idea what I was in for. It was a stubborn beast. I really had to work to get it started. Fun as hell. I learned to respect that powerband very quickly

[@eric0sbob]

lol my first bike was a KLX250 and my second bike a CR500E. I felt like the KLX250 had taught me absolutely nothing when I twisted the throttle of the 500. Scary thing was that after a year I didn't even think the 500 was very fast as I got so used to it. Probably a good thing I sold it as I think this is when you get into trouble. Did you do the lean over trick to drain the float bowl before starting? Mine would usually start first kick this way.

[@GyroPyro121212]

I was in the same scenario. I bought a 1985 CR500 for my first bike. It was quite the experience.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I had a '03 super motarded XR650R water cooled Honda thumper that was an absolute gas to ride, and street legal to boot! Sold it for more than what I paid for it a couple years later. Very fun bike, would outcorner any sportbike out there on a tight road.

[@chuckfry1227]

I have two of them, love it

[@dualsportrider3221]

Got an 00 w cam and pumper carb.

[@craigewen4187]

I bet it was the 6s wer even good back in the late 80s as XLs .

[@craigewen4187]

Was the one u had was aXLR650R

[@dualsportrider3221]

No 2000 to 07 xr650r. Liquid cooled alum frame Baja championship bike. Kick start.

[@hvalour1]

oh man what a beauty! if you've never driven a dirt bike fast on pavement, you are missing out on the elemental motorcycle experience. awesome video boys, many thanks.

[@jhawk1985]

I loved this video. Ive been off two wheels for about 5 yrs now. Once my little girl was born I decided to sell my bike and take it easy for a bit.... but seeing him hit those twisties brought back some memories. Man i gotta get back in the wind soon

[@scottjones8977]

Great job Christy the graphics are spot on! What a beautiful machine!!

[@MegaSkypes]

My ultimate dream bike! Thanks for a great video to show me and everyone else! So glad I subscribe to Kaplan! You guy’s are awesome 😎

[@jimciancio9005]

Awesome job with that! Looks great sounds even better! Looks like she's a real trouble maker with the power at the twist of the wrist! Light weight moto-cross chassis and the HP and torque of the legendary CR500! Sick build guys! REALLY sick!

[@Smiles_per_gallon01]

Absolutely brilliant machine. I've owned loads of 2 stroke bikes ranging from cr 250 to cr 500, this vlog takes me back to my track days. Thanks guys brilliant

[@bigkev8251]

Ken you are a beast of a rider. The CR500 super moto has been a dream build of mine. This was a killer video!

[@byronn.2885]

Love it. Just has a great look all the way around. Love the color scheme. That front brake rotor is huge!

[@richardmorris7063]

Nice graphics Christy,this bike is too cool.Off the charts on the fun factor.I'm a 64 yr old former endure enthusiast that also rode street bikes,I'd love to try that thing!

[@bush600r2]

Wow that looks awesome. I'd love to have a go on it! Color scheme looks really good too. Beautiful job👍

[@grahamcox8385]

I love every bike they build, from awesome hand made graphics kits to immaculate engines and chassis work, every bike runs perfectly and is just drool worthy in every way, kaplan america and his team are simply awesome ✌️🇦🇺👍😊😁♥️

[@eagleeye2952]

My buddy had kx500 growing up. What a beast! My old ktm 530exc was just as fast with the right gearing,jetting,akro exhaust and a supermoto kit, she would do 120 on the highway or slap the dirt setup on and hit the singletrack and hill climbing all day. 4 stroke has come a long way but i do miss a nice 2 stroke 👍

[@petemolnar6073]

Sick build, I always enjoy the bikes you got for sale. 2 stroke life!

[@nikoarchon4212]

Love this video nailed the editing awsome slow motion.

[@elliotmontalvo5216]

Amazing build guy's. Long time fan. I had to switch my phone a while back but man what a great bike. 👍 I wish I could have this bike maybe one day. Stay blessed may GOD keep blessing us all merry Christmas eve.

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

All I can say is ((BAD ASS)) and wow Christy did an awesome job on the graphics as usual.

[@justmakeatrip]

awesome bike - great work- thx a lot to the Kaplan team

[@jadenroberts8207]

Kaplan America is the bee’s knee’s most outstanding 500cc two strokes I’ve ever seen. Love this video. All videos of there 500s

[@SuckMeUpPlease2015]

Seeing you be a monster on ANY BIKE and then seeing you ride in a fast car is Hilarious 😂😂 love your channel man big fan 💪🏾

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Loved the “coming to join. You Elizabeth” quote From Sanford and Son. Love that you’re from my era too. Those lines and shows and music and movies stick with you. It would be great to hang with you.

[@gajmtaj]

Beautiful ! Great job fellas . Be good seeing a yz490 with the same modern twist an christie tlc graffix kit! God bless yall!

[@michaelallen9784]

I can't deny the fact that riding that particular CR500 on paved roads looks like a blast! I just can't find it in me to think that a *"CR 500"* should become a street bike!! Not trying to ruffle feathers!! God bless America!!

[@kevingleason5434]

In this particular screamer, I would think CR stands for Cruising Rocket. Maybe even Curve Rider.

[@kwood55981]

If you have never rode a supermoto you will never understand this bike. Supermotos are the ultimate city, and curvy mountain road bike.

[@overkilldyl6841]

I hear that. I like the woods too much to have a strictly street bike likes this. Needs enduro tires

[@brianjacobsen5762]

@@kevingleason5434 Cut n Run !

[@chesterswingjr9796]

@@kwood55981 - How about a 2 stroke though? Would it be as reliable as a 4 banger, or would you have to rebuild the top end more often? I’m curious, because NOTHING compares to the sound of a 2 stroke in my opinion, and I’d like to build one if it’s just as reliable, or remotely close.

[@user-ir5is9ch5w]

I really like what you two do to keep the honda cr 500r alive. As it is in my heart 100 percent.

[@ShortCircuit1987]

I once owned a 2001 KTM Duke II LC4 that had the Supermoto style and handling. Easily the most fun I ever had on two wheels. It could only DREAM of being this bike! If Honda made them like this from factory, street ready and titled, they’d sell like CRAZY!

[@jimslawnandtreeservice5364]

Love It needed this today thanks for the ride !!!

[@earnwithhearn32]

I'm from the UK and my first bike was q ktm xcw 125 2018 fully road legal and it was so much fun and a real head Turner on the roads

[@bobmann8817]

That is one of the most beautiful bikes I've seen to date!

[@stormynightriding7391]

Super-Moto, Super Fun,.. Super Nice Bike! I'll see your place one day when I want the best super technically & lovingly rebuilt machine(s)! Stellar Job & Stay Safe, To All!

[@darealkosmo]

I REALLY want to like that license plate placement to keep the tail end clear free of any nonsense on my own build, but a supermoto is supposed to look slim in my eyes and that just sticks out too much. Wish we didn't have to run plates lol, or have the option of running them on the side or the front. Regardless, unique placement, and fantastic bike!

[@Marco-bp4nt]

You don't have to run plates.

[@darealkosmo]

@@Marco-bp4nt so edgy

[@Marco-bp4nt]

@@darealkosmo how is that edgy lol

[@darealkosmo]

@@Marco-bp4nt ...because you do need plates for street riding, some of us aren't pretending we're 18 anymore 🤷‍♂️

[@Marco-bp4nt]

@@darealkosmo ok loser stay mad🤓

[@jaylove130]

Coast to Coast 2-stroke 500. Gonna need a new tattoo after this. A dream you never dreamt.

[@sirjonplum]

I have a road registered cr125 and it needs a smaller rear sprocket it’s running a 14 tooth front sprocket was thinking around a 40 tooth rear and needing the bigger front disc ,that thing looks awesome

[@kevingleason5434]

That sounds so nice in those turns.

[@highviscosity749]

You love 'em, you do 'em you ride 'em! The best bike channel there is.

[@fad8383]

Nice bike, great sound, and good Wheelie .

[@sonnyseabury4051]

That's one gorgeous Super-Moto CR 500! Billy was taking all of those very tight turns like they were nothing. Didn't even phase Billy! That dude can ride his ass off. I would love to see Billy take his 2 stroke Yamaha TZ 750 on the Tail of the Dragon! I know he would love that!

[@huskypoop4917]

thats real nice ken and it s been done properly a lot of fun in the twistys ;D

[@sammylacks4937]

I cant help but shake my head thinking of all the historic bikes along with variations such as this thats been a part of Kens collection. Just the chance to see whats on display at any time would be mind numbing imagine the mental image of every motocrosser thats growled thru there. A two stroke is what motocross was to me and those big bore two bangers were pure terror on the track and I will never forget their deep evil growl.

[@danielyepes4831]

That brings back memories , i had a supermoto street legal one a couple o years ago in florida , Even cops where pulling me over just to check it out it turned heads everywhere , sold it on Ebay to a guy on Tampa It was insane to ride , on the street ported it has it all all red , with the numbe 7 on it

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

Now that is the bike if I was going to go all in this is the perfect setup only thing in SC have to have horn and turn signals added and your good to go, and also I really enjoy your channel my two favorite hobbies are Bikes & HamRadio 😊

[@seanmulvaney5607]

I’ve been waiting for you guys to get ahold of a Mid 90’s CR 500 to do a Super moto build on.This is the first one I’ve ever seen and Ive always been into dirt bikes and since the Motards started gettin built I’m into those as my newest kick. And just got a 41 item packing slip full of parts to build mine today. But I’m stoked to Finally see the someone ( and who else would I expect to do a Cr 500 supermoto build but you ). Yet I’m really surprised that nobodies built out the King of them all, in my opinion , the very best example of a classic Raw horse power totally, naturally aspirated Two Stroke. And even with the crazy colors it’s kept classy and true to form in its blood red, black and white. With polished aluminum. Like the colors a 90’s cr woulda actually have been. And in my opinion warp 9 by car makes the best best super moto rims. and prolly work the best being as fat as they are! And not that I wouldn’t use the decompression release, to start this. Cause like the old rule if ya can’t kick it over ya can’t ride. Kicking over a bike that’s pushin 200lb+ compression is difficult enough to weed out 80% the people. But with a decompression, and with all the electronics as a street bike, I’ve never seen an electric start cr500, and question if there’s a stator and staring gear that’s compatible, though I guess a creative and crafty mechanic could potentially make somethin happen, the stator cover would most likely come from another bike. But might be worth the headache building it, to get the full effect. But than again. It might loose its simple wild animal character all dressed up out for a night on the town. Glad to see your take on a Cr500 supermoto.the ways it’s supposed to get done.

[@davidprattdo]

Amazing work guys, you’ve got a talented team. If you ever need a donor bike to show what you can do with the TW200, please let me know. Ride safe friends.

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Sweeet awesomeness ken. You lucky sun beach 🏖️ Damm. I hear of the Swiss or French team built a 120 to 140 mph Cr 500. Is this the beast ?. simalar beast. These 500s are my faverate thing to ever come outta japan. Wild fun times. Enjoy the trip brother.

[@TheEpicplayer01]

I know that road and i gotta say, his control on those corners was insane. Professional for sure

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

Beautiful bike, not sure i'd daily ride this thing though, gotten too soft after daily riding my old Husaberg FS570 factory supermoto. (6 speed EFI 4 stroke smooth power) 😁

[@Dazg-666]

Brilliant video ken that bike is the dogs knackers made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up cool af 🤘🤘🤘

[@tradingarsenal9767]

BEAUTIFUL sound of a 2-stroke 500!!!

[@teedun9413]

Super sick iv been building a 07 crf450r super Moto for the last year almost done with it

[@VentoVr61987]

This is the coolest bike i ever seen, the mother of Supermotos! 😍

[@richardmorris7063]

I've seen good riders on these at the tail of the dragon.Impressive machines .

[@tonyespinoza4722]

Tony Espinoza, thanks for your enthusiasm towards the 2 strokes .. I own and race an 06 Suzuki Rm 250 .. I'm also a 2 stroke tuner... I give you a tip.. try out a fmf sst pipe with a fmf shorty silencer...fmf put alot of r and d into the sst they discontinued it .. it has a special module for the stinger.. long story short...the sst pipe when jetted properly... makes a huge difference throughout the entire powerband... I think the sst would of a bit hit if fmf would of made a works version... no matter how good the pipe worked all the feed back was that everyone hated the chrome finish .. trust me the sst is the absolute best 2 stroke pipe ever developed...be prepared to hang on .. I've try all the pipes .. the fmf sst is way better than the competition... thanks for all your hard work ..I'll send a photo of my Rm .. in a few days ...

[@mariowoodsN5]

I had the 86 CR 500 bought brand new! What a Beast, always thought about putting it on-road, wondered what that would have been like🤔

[@downtherange]

Honda should of definitely built this bike absolutely it’s the ultimate SuperMoto total one of a kind a real beauty. 😍 👍🏻

[@ohanaross-roberts97]

Not really, it’s to much maintenance.

[@craigewen4187]

@@ohanaross-roberts97 how is that seems pretty maintenance free to me as long as its not being misused

[@ohanaross-roberts97]

@@craigewen4187 your joking right? Two strokes have to be completely rebuilt incredibly often.

[@craigewen4187]

@@ohanaross-roberts97 the way it goes

[@Turbowagon]

Supermoto are great fun. I have a 2022 klx300sm and what it lacks in power it makes up for with how light it is. Can't imagine a cr500 supermoto

[@damarcuz1]

klx300 is so unbelievable slow compared to a cr500 supermoto I'd say a fully built klx300 would be almost half as fast

[@kenjuicekrajewski9577]

On my favorite road I've won thousands of dollars on the RES. with my gpz-katana and vmax. Great video. I need another 2 stroke plated bike!!

[@robbocinski3682]

You chased him down like he spilled some milk. And the big whoa when your cars going toward the woods like your on the bike. Reminds me of running full out on 180hp 2004 ninja zx10r with muzzy pearl blazing orange with orange tomahawk tires. Rocket ship

[@glasgowbiker50ian71]

Class that is. Stunning real bike no riding modes or none of that pish.

[@xipingpooh5783]

I haveSuzuki RGV 250’s and can say without a doubt riding a 2 stroke on the street is so much fun!!!!

[@oTHEBLESSEDHELLRIDEo]

Awesome video. Second time watching it. 👌💯 It's a Rippa!

[@77Vibes]

Kap, you know I’m quiet unless I see the Kawi’s. But this gets me in the cockles.

[@jaybones821_YT]

What a beautiful bike! Im in NY im coming to see you guys when i get an extra chunk of change….✌🏼

[@adamgriffith6750]

with bidenomics seemingly ever increasing prices including food costs.... with the looney dems running things in ny including many of them being flat out c o r r u p t c r i m i n a l s flip flopping hypocrites blah blahhhh with nyc swindling together $63 million to give a way to biden/democrats illegal aliens in and around nyc by way of giving bidens illegals rfillable cash cards that bidens illegals will not pay even one dime this just happend bout two weeks ago.... and it is after $hundreds of millions$ probably into the $bllions$ have been spent on and for biden/democrats illegal aliens illegally in and around nyc for blah blahh etccc you might not have an extra chunk of change anytime soon.... ya know as we the gov/tax payer are shelling out untold $billions$ on and for biden/democrats millions upon millions of illegal aliens illegally entering and illegally staing in the usa everyday.... the biden/democrat admins illegal immigrant invasion of the usa roars on and will likely continue everyday 24/7 thru 2024.... if trump dose not go back in the white house come 2025 well then more than ever it'll be time to heavily consider and planning on moving out of states such as california and new york to more rational and fiscally responsible states whichby the way tend to be far less crime ridden as well.... just saing

[@seather863]

Looks like one hell of a fun bike!

[@henrym954]

Beautiful, winding roads out there. You guys have balls riding like that in the cold. Tires never warm up when it’s that cold out.

[@steveblottenberger1097]

You guys are the best Steve from Annapolis that is the ultimate street bike that is for the main man that wants to go off-roading ride hard on the street and that bike looks so much bad-ass compared these little sissy road racing bikes that bike just looks like it goes fast just looking at it you guys nailed it right on the cross keep up the good work Steve from Annapolis I'm going to buy one of your bikes like that 2022 spring

[@ShortCircuit1987]

This is awesome, and as a lifelong CT resident, I’m just wondering how you got it road legal and registered! Always dreamed of running a bike like this! Lol!

[@savage22bolt32]

Me too! I was brought up on Bultaco & OSSA enduro bikes. Need another 2 stroke street bike.

[@zebtqb1]

Depending on the age of the bike you can get it registered in Vermont without a title or inspection as long as it has a VIN, doesn't matter where you live, all done by mail.. They will mail you the reg and new plate. Then you can transfer the registration to your state. I did it with an 83' Honda XR350r. Although, it is unlikely to pass state inspection depending on the rules where you live.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@zebtqb1 cool. Very good info, thanks, I have two old OSSA's

[@whatyouseeiswhatyouget3716]

@@savage22bolt32 get ya self a rd500lc

[@darealkosmo]

Probably the same way I got my IT400 street legal. GOT LUCKY! haha. I walked into the DMV, told them the bike originally came with lights and turn signals and is fitted for the street, when she went to register it as offroad-only I basically said I'm taking my papers and leaving because that's nonsense, and then just happened to get lucky with another DMV employee who was passing by and said "Oh, you can just change offroad to street in the system." And it was quite literally that simple. They can do it, they just don't want to/don't know the option exists. I documented the process on another channel

[@Tomihan_]

The most beautiful cr500 I've ever seen!

[@kr3wz89]

That bike is my dream come to reality but that front brake reservoir sticks out like crazy

[@jcsquared1111]

Absolutely in love with it!!! Does it sit lower than a conventional off road cr 500? In terms of the seat height ?

[@scottyd2262]

Yep because the wheels are smaller...

[@jw8556]

They geared em for 120 mph for Finke desert race back in the day they would put the biggest front sprocket on and the back was so small the chain would touch the hub after the new sprockets were run in

[@tenmil1]

This has been a dream bike since I was in middle school. Maybe someday I'll have nice things lol

[@codenamenoob4973]

This was exactly what I was gonna do with the 97 cr500 if I won it during the raffle. Think I'd slap a 6 piston Beringer caliper and master cylinder on that bad boy would also love to see how my 660 SMC would compete with this beast

[@michaelallen9784]

Makes me appreciate winning the raffle bike even more! Dirt rider baby!!!

[@rolfkaufmann5267]

...put the big Enduro wheels in the 660 KTM ....Road tires....longer transmission....Then you Wil habe Fun ! My gründen Made 120 000 km with that Bike with one piston ,one clutch ,no Big problems Rising in Black forrest Germany and switzerland...

[@cammoreau3613]

Cannot wait to check this place out

[@dimmacommunication]

One thing I love about USA is how you can change the numberplate position how you want :O

[@danielefelix6983]

Mi avete fatto emozionare fantastica!

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Steve from Annapolis one other comment I have to say the bike just doesn't look like a ordinary old street bike they all look the same now just like the new Corvettes they all look the same all the cars look the same boring boring boring that bike is just so badass looking and it's a red rocket and it'll run forever and you can run off the side of the road to a main dirt road without having to worry about your suspension getting damaged that's a new resource of bad ass combination motorcycle on the street keep up the good work

[@dimmacommunication]

Mint bike, I love it . I'm happy I subbed to this channel :) 👌

[@KaplanCycles]

ML&R

[@danielyepes4831]

It was the nicest steel frame supermoto i have seen to date

[@DelaCroix94]

Nice job! Very cool bike!

[@royculleton6223]

Filling the jungle with glorious sounds!!

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

I don't think it has the gearing for 120, (maybe 100ish) and I'd go just a step too fat on the jetting for safety..

[@Rust_valley_racing]

With the 14 t front sprocket I doubt it get over 100mph and if it did it be for only a few seconds

[@techs1smh13]

Yes I had 16 44 on a wr500 504 cc. 108 on dirt. Honda will rev a little higher smaller stroke larger bore.

[@tomnethel585]

Dude i love this thing. Wish I had one...

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

I’m making me 05 crf450r street legal, got my license plate yesterday. This is gonna be awesome

[@hectorrivera1046]

He was rolling like a bat out of hell down the highway 😎 God bless America 🇺🇲

[@victorgonza4528]

Bad ass machine , well done .

[@deathstouch25]

Love it man awesome machine!!!

[@daffyduck9901]

Beautiful bike the only quick-change I would do is get rid of that gnarly pipe and put a top-end pipe on it, then again I don't know maybe I'm wrong. Love your videos and most of all you guys are riders.🇺🇸👊

[@craigewen4187]

Yeah it had to happen with those now didnt it .I agree totally that is awesome you guys and about time i have now seen one with the special bike it is .Id luv to see theyre faces at Honda lol .

[@dragalochta4531]

The seat puts me in mind of the FMX 650 super moto. A super moto set up for the macho490 would be good as well, not something you see every day that's for sure. Thanks guys.😉👍

[@chuck7904]

That bike looks incredible

[@ilveverythingdaft]

That's what I will do 2 1 if I ever get my hands on 2 love the cr500

[@johna6968]

Stunning

[@UncleMeatMan]

Okay that's the coolest thing I've seen in a while. 👍 Kenny, you need a better chase vehicle!

[@paulomaeney7324]

I'm new to this, and this guy is legit. The only problem I have is every bike this guy comes across is about the same size as an XR80 to a 17 year old!

[@matthewjohnson2495]

That is hands down the best sounding CR 500 on the planet Holy shit it sounds good

[@Big_Brooks]

I BEEN WAITING ON THIS ONE

[@Lorenzo-kh8fu]

Cr 500 le hai tutte tu! Bellissima ti invidio... Grande

[@saschakorner9317]

What a wonderful fun Toy...greetings from Germany 😁

[@jdmbeats]

Man, that is one beautiful bike.