2007 Honda CR500AF – Aluminum Frame CR500 | Fresh Rebuild | Service Honda Style | Factory Connection Suspension

DETAILS

• YEAR - 2007

• MILEAGE - 15

• MAKE - HONDA

• MODEL - CR500AF

• VIN - JH2JE01397M900288

• TITLE - NO (ASK ABOUT OUR TITLE PROGRAM)

Guys, feast your eyes on one of the rarest and most desirable motocross weapons ever created —

the legendary Honda CR500 in a Late Model Honda CR125R Aluminum Frame!

This is not your average dirt bike. This is a hand-built aluminum-frame CR500 conversion combining the best two-stroke engine Honda ever made with the best handling aluminum chassis Honda ever produced:

the final-year 2007 CR125R chassis.

Only a handfull of these bikes exist. Over the last 30 years, only 7,500 aluminum-frame CR500s have been built worldwide, and today AJ Wagoner at Service Honda builds fewer than 10 per year. These machines have become collectible, highly sought-after, and increasingly difficult to find — especially one built and dialed in to this level.

This bike is an absolute animal.

THE ENGINE – THE LEGENDARY “MOTOR OF DOOM”

Powering this beast is a freshly rebuilt 1986 Honda CR500 engine — one of the most feared and respected two-stroke motocross engines ever built.

The engine was completely rebuilt from the crank up and is absolutely pristine. The cylinder measured perfectly, so it retains the rare & desirable stock bore configuration with a brand-new Wiseco piston.

Engine Highlights:

• Complete engine rebuild

• New crank bearings

• New crank seals

• Brand-new Wiseco stock-bore piston

• New base gasket

• New head gasket

• New water rebuild

• New clutch

• New Magura hydraulic clutch conversion

• Magura lever assembly

• Boyesen Factory Racing ignition cover

• Boyesen Factory Racing clutch cover

• New Keihin Air Striker carburetor

• New reed valves

• New Twin Air filter

• New spark plug

• New countershaft sprocket

• New polished aluminum shifter

• Modern upgraded late model CR500 kickstarter

• Custom Pro Circuit pipe and silencer

• Oversized aluminum radiators

• Engine cases repainted

• All new engine hardware

The engine has only been given 3 heat-cycle and less than 30 minutes run time,

only ridden lightly up and down the driveway since completion.

This thing absolutely rips.

Lightweight CR125 aluminum chassis + CR500 power = an experience unlike anything made today.

THE CHASSIS – 2007 CR125R ALUMINUM FRAME

The donor chassis was a very low-hour 2007 Honda CR125R —

the final and best year of the aluminum-frame CR125 platform.

The chassis was professionally modified to accept the CR500 engine. Because the 125 chassis uses a sharper steering rake, the Pro Circuit pipe was custom modified by our exhaust specialist for proper front tire clearance and improved fitment.

The result is a bike that:

• Turns on a dime

• Feels incredibly light

• Has modern ergonomics

• Delivers brutal CR500 power with outstanding handling

SUSPENSION

The suspension was professionally serviced and revalved by Factory Connection specifically for the CR500AF application.

Suspension Work Includes:

The suspension has less than five hours since service and remains fresh and tight.

CUSTOM BUILD DETAILS

This bike was built right. No corners cut.

Additional Features:

• Brand-new KKE wheel set

• Gold rims

• Black spokes

• Red hubs

• New front brake rotor

• New brake pads

• Fresh brake fluid

• New fork protectors

• New front fender

• New front number plate

• New radiator shrouds

• New Renthal handlebars

• New grips

• New kill switch

• New Throttle Jockey seat cover

• New seat foam

• 1 0f 1 Produced Custom graphics kit (#107 by Chrissy/Aggressive Graphics)

• Polished Pro Circuit silencer

• New Renthal rear sprocket

• New sprocket bolts

• New gold chain

The swingarm, chain guide, and frame rails are exceptionally clean and show just how low-hour the original chassis was before the conversion.

INVESTMENT & BUILD COST

To duplicate this motorcycle today would cost a fortune.

Build Summary:

• 80.5 hours shop labor @ $150/hr = $12,075

• Parts investment = $5,050

• 2007 CR125 donor bike value = $3,500

• 1986 CR500 donor engine/bike value = approx. $5,000

That’s over $25,000 invested to build this machine.

The good news?
This bike is being offered for substantially less than the cost of commissioning a brand-new CR500AF build.

And honestly, this thing delivers 90% of the experience of a brand-new Built 500 for roughly half the money.

CONDITION

This bike is in outstanding condition throughout and is fully sorted, fully serviced, and ready to ride, race, collect, or display.

Starts easily, runs flawlessly, and pulls like an absolute freight train.

Fuel used: VP 94 octane.

WHY BUY FROM KAPLAN CYCLES?

At Kaplan Cycles, we specialize in rare, collectible, vintage, and high-performance motorcycles. We have sold over 10,000 motorcycles worldwide and maintain 100% positive eBay feedback.

We do not cut corners.

Every motorcycle we sell is accurately represented, professionally serviced, and backed by decades of motorcycle racing, restoration, and industry experience.

This CR500AF is the real deal.

If you’ve been dreaming about owning a properly built aluminum-frame CR500, don’t miss this one.

These bikes are becoming rarer every year, and we only have a handful of CR500s available annually.

Call Kenny Jr. directly at 860-454-7024 for additional details, shipping quotes, or buy-it-now inquiries.

Good luck bidding, and God Bless America.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

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Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

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In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

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We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.