FT500, XL500 and XR500 Relationships
The FT500 engine was developed from Honda’s XL-family big-single architecture, which explains why some service parts may appear on FT, XL or XR listings. The FT500 nevertheless uses road-specific equipment and important differences in starting, engine, transmission, chassis, brake and electrical systems. An XL500 or XR500 part belongs on an FT500 only when the product page explicitly includes FT500 or FT500C fitment.