1986 HONDA CR500 VS 1987 VS 1988 VS 1989 VS 97 & 03 SHOOTOUT @ THE COMPOUND

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
  • Check out the live Kaplan Cycles Vintage auctions; ebay.to/2TZsQ7E
    Donate to the 501c-3 New England Motorcycle Museum here; www.paypal.com/donate/?token=...
    For all inquiries, apparel, and more, contact us through our website!
    www.newenglandmotorcyclemuseu...
    or www.kaplancycles.com/
    Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/KaplanCycles & Facebook.com/NewEnglandMotorcycleMuseum
    MAIL:
    200 West Main St.
    Vernon, CT 06066
  • ยานยนต์และพาหนะ

ความคิดเห็น • 305

  • @baby-sharkgto4902
    @baby-sharkgto4902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The internet is loving all of these new 500 videos!

  • @yamaharaptor01able
    @yamaharaptor01able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    If these guys get a tv show this year,2020 won't be such a bad year after all!

    • @kdcustoms1272
      @kdcustoms1272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      nah this is better than T.V. shhhhhhh!!!!!!

  • @getsomepack
    @getsomepack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I hope discovery gives you guy’s a tv show you deserve one!

    • @yamaharaptor01able
      @yamaharaptor01able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope so too,cannot get enough!!! I'd watch every day lol

    • @TheRacingGenius88
      @TheRacingGenius88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are come Fall 2020.

    • @getsomepack
      @getsomepack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No shit that’s awesome can’t wait!

    • @borismcgillicutty3042
      @borismcgillicutty3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gotta get more RM bikes though!!

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best 30 min of my day, I would love to hang with these guys, just hanging at the compound and riding 500s what a way to spend any Sunday...they know how to rock.

  • @dougcoleburn1579
    @dougcoleburn1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    It’s like the Macho Man never died! He’s just wrestling big bores now!!

    • @joshvickers3825
      @joshvickers3825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol I thought the same thing! Looks in even better shape than macho man.

    • @oldskool83
      @oldskool83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Randy saying to Kaplin - Snap into a into a CR500

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *DIG IT!! OOOOH YEAH!!*

  • @ngreco7027
    @ngreco7027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This looks so fun just ripping a huge field

    • @yfz350twin
      @yfz350twin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did I see a green one sitting in the back?

    • @eastbaymauiboy
      @eastbaymauiboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yfz350twin
      Really, where?!. Awe man, now I gotta go back and look!

    • @that_s1041
      @that_s1041 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I could have a field like that to open up my 150r and my cr85

  • @villarreal2025
    @villarreal2025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm calling it......the Kaplan klans gonna get a TV show.....just an all around good dude , who him and his crew love what they do which makes for natural content.......keep being "BAD ASS" brother.....sending some love from Dallas Texas.

  • @SpartanReserve870
    @SpartanReserve870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    CR500s are why chest protectors were invented.

  • @zsokke
    @zsokke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am so F*** jealous right now !! You wrote history here, AWESOME !!!

  • @joshvickers3825
    @joshvickers3825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gorgeous women and 500 breathing two strokes! Best combo in the world 👍👌

  • @dougcoleburn1579
    @dougcoleburn1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Makes me remember how smooth and effortlessly David Bailey made it look riding a 500. Love your guys channel😎

  • @JRRACING1327
    @JRRACING1327 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    85 had a heavier frame than the 86 and they lightened the 86 frame by changing the gusseting on the frame along with lightening the plastics by making them thinner. When you put them side by side you can see the difference, tank and seat is noticeable. I worked for Honda 85-87 and put these guys together I also have one of each. Love your videos.

  • @malky525
    @malky525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Loving the content lately guys🤙
    Seniors 97 is still the hole shot king there. The 86 sounds wicked!

  • @bigoofboi4916
    @bigoofboi4916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can we take in the fact this dude looks like a whole wwe wrestler

    • @JohnErikjohansson
      @JohnErikjohansson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ive heard he do big numbers in bench to! so not only a show off !

  • @mrhappy8966
    @mrhappy8966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    huge respect to those guys who road these at a motocross level for 45 minutes these things will wear the average man out in about 3 laps lol Kaplan America that was fantastic living the dream god bless America

  • @bumpstartnether
    @bumpstartnether 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Amazing content. Music to my ears. But please... save some Big Bore 500s for the rest of us 😂

  • @jhenry7406
    @jhenry7406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for Taking me for a ride,been awhile since I've seen any dirt

  • @noahlindsey5100
    @noahlindsey5100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was smiling the whole time!😀😁 just amazing guys. These bikes are just legendary pieces of history. God bless Kaplan America!👍🇺🇸

  • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
    @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I feel the 89-up engines have more top end while 86-88 are just monsters right off the bottom, but flatten out on top.
    Never rode a 480 though, would love to give one a try..
    Minor frome geometey changes in '94, along with a wider 4th and 5th gears, better fork in '96, better shock in '97.

  • @evanwalker9298
    @evanwalker9298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Thanks for this! Takes me back in time to stress free days. My brother lived on a farm in NJ with big grassy fields and hills. We used to ride there in summer of ‘89. I had ‘89 kx500, bro had ‘87 rm250 and friend had ‘85 Kawasaki tecate 250 three wheeler. We had a blast ripping through those fields. Felt like I was there again.

  • @ridetillidieharleyyamaha4063
    @ridetillidieharleyyamaha4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know what, I'm getting a cr500 and I'm going to strip it and rebuild the whole thing so it looks brand new... thank You for getting a spark into me🇦🇺🤙

  • @paulwoodcock6570
    @paulwoodcock6570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    12mins in loving it. All these 500s. The 85 and Kaplan America do it for me

  • @JohnJohnson-et3ox
    @JohnJohnson-et3ox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really love riding times. this is my favorite video thus far

  • @johnnyem-grafix4024
    @johnnyem-grafix4024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sooo cool !! I saw that Jr. how you cut around the trees to get up front - dope move- swapping the bikes !!! Soo awesome!!!!

  • @clarkieboy9007
    @clarkieboy9007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ll do anything for a yard like that no messing about the exact same with all 2 strokes racing about music to my ears all day every day ducking love this channel 💯💪🤜

  • @canadiansbeingcanadians9835
    @canadiansbeingcanadians9835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am having a 1996 cr500 being built right now. I can not wait for it to be finished.

  • @tescr500
    @tescr500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was only put on this Planet to love CR 500'S beasts. Absolutely love it. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

  • @Meyham-TR
    @Meyham-TR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks like a blast, wanna see y’all on the compound track bring it back

  • @TNTMOTO
    @TNTMOTO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When the bikes are idling and warming up at the house with all those FMF and pro circuit pipes it sounds like you are in the pits of a top fuel drag strip.

  • @MJKircher1221
    @MJKircher1221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to hangout and go riding with these guys!!! Definitely a bucket list addition.

  • @Cody_4
    @Cody_4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t wait to come out in September to the shootout and watch you guys rip it up on the big bores!! See ya soon Kaplan America!!! 👍✌️🇺🇸

  • @rocket2811
    @rocket2811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much entertainment in New England..Wish I was there to see all that’s happening..💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @toddjacobs5660
    @toddjacobs5660 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hell yeah good ol video w Great Bikes n friends , im a retired pipefitter & pipe welder, out of local 23 pipefitters union Rockford,Illinois, my friend is also, we were talkin about ridin our bikes over to yr place & possibly buying a couple bikes from you , all yr videos bring back great memories , it's how we are, im going to be 58 , July 15, 2024 , i definately relate to yr vids, we are big kids & will never grow up, just the way i like it 👍👍👍

  • @paulbrinston3336
    @paulbrinston3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video guys! The pipe summons had me in stitches! Haha
    Now next time let junior include his Kx in the testing! I’m a Honda guy too but the Kx has a monster motor when jetted and afternoon adding a fmf desert pipe! Keep it rolling boys and congrats on the show! I’ll be tuning it!
    Also I’ll be in contact soon I’m having a hard time finding a 85-86 Cr 500 here in Canada

  • @jdm91hatch
    @jdm91hatch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love how much they love 500’s

  • @RadioReprised
    @RadioReprised ปีที่แล้ว +1

    89 was the most Scary Fun of any Bike I ever had. Instant arm pump if you revved it so Torquing around a gear high was the way to stay alive! Nobody could touch me in a Drag at 120lbs!🤣🤣

  • @FadedbyJay
    @FadedbyJay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Haha when he blew into the pipe I died lol!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @wolfsavage6547
    @wolfsavage6547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel y’all get straight to it no bullshittin an y’all race classic shit we not gonna see anywhere else 😂😂🤘🏽🔥

  • @chrisgrace6179
    @chrisgrace6179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greetings from England,love what you’re doing there,awesome bikes,I had an ‘87 cr500 then a ‘90 cr500,loved them both,’90 was a lot smoother to ride I found because of the usd forks and smoother powerband but loved the raw aggressive power of the ‘87.Wish I had either of them now,just even to look at :) oh and I had a maico 490 but at the time I thought it was just another old motocross bike with a weird left hand kick and decompressor,now I’m constantly searching internet to buy one again !! Love your videos keep it up man !!

  • @tescr500
    @tescr500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome brings back a lot of memories that's for sure. Love it

  • @chrisjones9115
    @chrisjones9115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is a humongous field, but that 500 looks like it’s sucking it up so fast it’s still not enough room lol!!!! Awesome!!

  • @chemohaan5718
    @chemohaan5718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video! Thanks for sharing this awesomeness with us.

  • @2_stroke_brothers121
    @2_stroke_brothers121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude you the best! Everytime you make me lough and love your content more! 2stroke 4 life

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Making me miss taking my dads 87 out for WTFO pulls down the dirt road as a teenager- that’s a man’s bike right there.

  • @markdjsonicfxalsop
    @markdjsonicfxalsop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOOOOW KEN YOU REALLY PUT A GOOD SHOW ON , THIS VIDEO IS AWSOME, IM GOING TO SHARE THIS BUDDY THANKS.🙏👍

  • @haydenspence6952
    @haydenspence6952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 79 rm400 when I was 13 I loved it.then I got a yz250 with a yz400 motor 78 I think.before that I had a 76 ts250 when I was 10 then a Yamaha dt360 then a ts400 then a dr400 79.ended up with a it490 but never got it running now I have a 96ktm 300.love the bikes and the attitude.stay blessed stay humble.

  • @stephenbrown5844
    @stephenbrown5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers guys for the video, another fantastic day, brilliant line up of 500s 💖👍😁

  • @joshcastro4056
    @joshcastro4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the best video of all times really 2 stroke is life guys!!!

  • @TaylerKaplan1
    @TaylerKaplan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Too bad neither of the Kaplan girls got an invite 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @baby-sharkgto4902
      @baby-sharkgto4902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll agree with that ❤

    • @philforcedotcom
      @philforcedotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't famly members automatically invited to the shenanigans? ;)

  • @jamesfeige572
    @jamesfeige572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two thumbs up! I miss my 86 500,if you could hang on, that thing would rip thru anything, loved to eat tires, riding a big thumper today.

  • @hillbillyhorticultureselki7899
    @hillbillyhorticultureselki7899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BOLD NEW GRAPHICS. Someone grew up reading DIRT BIKE MAGAZINE

  • @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2
    @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The Hemi Cuda " or "Big Block Chevelles " Great stuff Ken ! I love it all different beasts and deserve respect , My lil 87 CR250 for me atm just perfect AAA Top Shelf # 1 , Thanks for the uploads as always

  • @donaldcoalson4347
    @donaldcoalson4347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is frigging awesome bro you have a track in your yard, I have been wanting one so bad! Thanks for the video, I'm jealous, what a blast to watch you guys! Hope to visit the museum one day, with the way things are going I'm gonna check out that electric bike! LOL have fun guys! Stay safe!

  • @elissouabc
    @elissouabc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it must be so pleasant to ride these

    • @elissouabc
      @elissouabc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      shout out from france btw

  • @stevenlane9272
    @stevenlane9272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the big 500's i miss my old 86.

  • @jeansebastienmccaie
    @jeansebastienmccaie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome videos guys!! Love them 500!

  • @davidroeder7299
    @davidroeder7299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Settling bar bets the world over... Kaplan America!

  • @PHILIPWATSON82
    @PHILIPWATSON82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's like looking at a remote control rally car for the first time when you were a kid
    Words can't describe the feeling

  • @yamaharaptor01able
    @yamaharaptor01able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Exactly what time were you guys all out riding these monsters today? I thought I felt the ground shaking here in Massachusetts lol🤔😄🇺🇸

  • @markdjsonicfxalsop
    @markdjsonicfxalsop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWSOME riding, your in perfect shape for pro racing , ABSOLUTELY amazing. 👍🙏

  • @tomjarels5732
    @tomjarels5732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this is great!

  • @robertnocerajr3985
    @robertnocerajr3985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah this one Kaplan is riding is crazy

  • @jamescarbonaro596
    @jamescarbonaro596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Break out the Blendzall and the 2 strokes,,,, and the World is Right... Kaplan for President. :)

  • @three7950
    @three7950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    78,000 views and only 1k likes 😩guy is a legend come on people🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @kenduro2222
    @kenduro2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having all the fun again. Love. It

  • @johnwickouski112
    @johnwickouski112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I must say that you are a good dad.

  • @neldcammock3053
    @neldcammock3053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 2 stroke sound a must with good head phones, shat myself when one flew by lol. And no police I live in the wrong country. Shit mine would be in the crusher by now.

  • @williamkimball3782
    @williamkimball3782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. KAPLAN, HOLY SHIT love your channel 🤘😊👍 Keep it coming bro !!

  • @eastbaymauiboy
    @eastbaymauiboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are some beautiful (and BRUTAL) Super-Scoots!!.
    I had an 86 CR500. It threw rocks, and squirrels.
    That 500 motor should be in the Smithsonian.
    Oh, and my name is also Kenny... so I got that goin for me

  • @locked-down4wders671
    @locked-down4wders671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Out of all my bikes my 1990 cr500 was my favourite by far

  • @davidabbott4782
    @davidabbott4782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guy's are having so much fun nice.

  • @dannywilliams3516
    @dannywilliams3516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like so much fun guys. Those bikes are awesome!

  • @swully-ol4lx
    @swully-ol4lx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I WAS WATCHING THIS VIDEO AND THINKING THAT I WOULD BE THE GUY THAT PULLED UP ON A KAWASAKI KX 500 LOL

  • @McGotGot
    @McGotGot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing. My new favorite bike page. Nice

  • @SamboC177
    @SamboC177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember watching Jeff Liesk and Jean Michel Bayle in a sand race in Manjimup Western Australia....they were flying and just gliding over the sand. They lapped the field.

  • @SUNshine-uu8hs
    @SUNshine-uu8hs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A real amazing guy and American...awesome.

  • @DM-qp7do
    @DM-qp7do 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a kid on my CR 80 and was at camp while the big boys took a ride i could always tell the sound of my dads CR 500 out of the pack. PING DADING DADING DING..

    • @youcanbesmartaskhow3857
      @youcanbesmartaskhow3857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is known as The Beast of the Woods. You can ALWAYS HEAR A CR500!!!!!!

  • @ribbledean4111
    @ribbledean4111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My man jr, he can ride the hell outta them 500s

  • @Giant2020creepin
    @Giant2020creepin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok ok ok that's what the hardest intro yet! It about time somebody put the 500 in the fields we're they love to be. Thank you kaplen God speed! #GodblessAmerica

    • @Giant2020creepin
      @Giant2020creepin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤟🤘

  • @SamboC177
    @SamboC177 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a job!
    I'll fly from Australia to join you guys in the fun and ripp up some golf courses.

  • @that_s1041
    @that_s1041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Y’all make those wheelies look so easyyyyy

  • @stevenlee9761
    @stevenlee9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s what it’s all about swapping bike and having a frisk great video boys loved it ha 👍🇬🇧

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best videos for the lovers of 500 two stroke ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️awesomeness from the northern Ireland classic

  • @PRO4XKEV
    @PRO4XKEV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How fun, I would love this..

  • @robertnocerajr3985
    @robertnocerajr3985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah I’m currently riding my xr650l right now here but I cannot forget the 2 cycles and my cr 250

  • @bjornchristiansson2827
    @bjornchristiansson2827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just awesome!
    I'm from Sweden Scandinavia and I did race those bikes from 1983 whit the 480 up to 1999. I never race the AF frame and I personally think they are to stiff. I'm use to the flex from the carbon steel frame. On my race bikes I use Öhlins as I'm swedish and WP and Marzoochi conventional fork. There is nothing better they fit for different tracks ! On sand or bad conditions upside down is by far the best choice! On hard track whit Sharp edges the conventional fork is smootning your ride so less armpumps will take place!
    My friend Marcus Hansson did win the world championship 1994 on Hayden Honda CR500. A longer rod smooth out the engine but compression play hugh part in how it runs. My race bike had 12:1 and was run race fule 120 octane. What das that do. Stronger pull from low mid to high mid. I use stock exhaust and hole list of pipes in our days we had probably 10 different setups and the muffler length play big part how motor will perform! Sad I was not there whit you could have told lots of historical things. Did like the video much 👍 best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
    Bjorn

  • @johnnyem-grafix4024
    @johnnyem-grafix4024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude !!! That track is sickkkk !!!- this is great !!

  • @waynemarcotte1654
    @waynemarcotte1654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On that nice green grass my 85 yz250 has no problem with 3rd gear starts

  • @kentuckylife2724
    @kentuckylife2724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the nicest is the one with yellow number plate ,Sweet ride man

  • @yamaharaptor01able
    @yamaharaptor01able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys should add a quadzilla 500 to the mix at some point. They're right up your alley. BRRAAAAPPPP!!!!!

  • @stonecold7036
    @stonecold7036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So blessed, look at them camera girls...

  • @absorbtheride
    @absorbtheride 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liking your channel, well done, keep it up :)

  • @adamhenrichsen3794
    @adamhenrichsen3794 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:47 gave Ken a reminder of who is in charge! 🤘

  • @sedition1142
    @sedition1142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream house & land 👏🏼🙏🏼😁

  • @SamboC177
    @SamboC177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a CR500AF with a 1993 modified engine in a 2009 CRF250 frame. It rides so much better than a stock CR500.
    But my favourite ride is the Maico 490 mega2....arguably the best big bore 2 stroke ever made.

  • @SamDaMan-ov6hl
    @SamDaMan-ov6hl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are wicked fast!😎😮

  • @jerrymarcum9981
    @jerrymarcum9981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think they have discovered the fountain of youth! Great video.

  • @leecameron7059
    @leecameron7059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two strokes will be best sounding crossers always than grunting four stroke more fun when the power band comes in

  • @ianreed4636
    @ianreed4636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have an amazing piece of property my friend!

  • @robertnocerajr3985
    @robertnocerajr3985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah I would love to see the rm 500 again