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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda GB500 | |name = Honda GB500 | ||
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|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 89-90 | |production = 89-90 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = 500cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} '89-90 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |battery = {{battery|YB12A-B}} '89-90 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} '89-90 | |front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} '89-90 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-18}} '89-90 | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-18}} '89-90 | ||
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|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
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The GB500's nomenclature spelled out exactly what the cycle was designed to be: the GB stood for Great Britain, belying the bike's styling heritage; the 500 denoted the 500cc displacement, in itself a telltale, classic engine size. To top it of!', the black and gold paint scheme of the GB500's gas tank, side panels and rear seat cover immediately called to mind the [[Velocette]] and [[Vincent|HRD-Vincent]] colors. | The GB500's nomenclature spelled out exactly what the cycle was designed to be: the GB stood for Great Britain, belying the bike's styling heritage; the 500 denoted the 500cc displacement, in itself a telltale, classic engine size. To top it of!', the black and gold paint scheme of the GB500's gas tank, side panels and rear seat cover immediately called to mind the [[Velocette]] and [[Vincent|HRD-Vincent]] colors. | ||
==Revival of the "Thumper"== | ==Revival of the "Thumper"== | ||
The most important aspect of a motorcycle is of course the engine, and Honda got that right as well. The GB500 was powered by a simple engine with a single, near-vertical cylinder, which reminded riders of many a classic British " | The most important aspect of a motorcycle is of course the engine, and Honda got that right as well. The GB500 was powered by a simple engine with a single, near-vertical cylinder, which reminded riders of many a classic British "thumper," from [[Norton]] to [[BSA]], [[AJS]] to [[Matchless]]. And even with current noise and exhaust emissions regulations, the GB500's engine emitted a deep-throated howl that echoed back to the past. | ||
The GB500 had no [[fairing]] or 16-inch wheels seen on Japanese sportbikes. Instead the wheels were wire-spoked. The forks had gaiters. The handlebars were clip-ons. The fuel tank was blocky. A tail [[fairing]] was placed behind the one person saddle. The engine was a 500 cc vertical single with a two-into-one header. However the single front disc brake belied the retro look. | The GB500 had no [[fairing]] or 16-inch wheels seen on Japanese sportbikes. Instead the wheels were wire-spoked. The forks had gaiters. The handlebars were clip-ons. The fuel tank was blocky. A tail [[fairing]] was placed behind the one person saddle. The engine was a 500 cc vertical single with a two-into-one header. However the single front disc brake belied the retro look. | ||
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==1989== | ==1989== | ||
[[Image:1989_honda_Gb500.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500]][[Image:1989_honda_Gb500_1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-123.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-4.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-5.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]][[Image:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-6.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other]] | |||
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The Honda Tourist Trophy, designated GB500'89 (GB500L'89 in California), was sold in 1989. One color was available: Black Green Mettalic with gold pinstriping and emblems. It had both electric start and a kick starter. The engine was a 499cc 4-stroke OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2PC161*KK000003 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC160*KK000001 (where the * indicates a checksum number). | The Honda Tourist Trophy, designated GB500'89 (GB500L'89 in California), was sold in 1989. One color was available: Black Green Mettalic with gold pinstriping and emblems. It had both electric start and a kick starter. The engine was a 499cc 4-stroke OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2PC161*KK000003 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC160*KK000001 (where the * indicates a checksum number). | ||
==1990== | ==1990== | ||
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Image:1990_honda_Gb500.jpg|1990 Honda GB500 | Image:1990_honda_Gb500.jpg|1990 Honda GB500 | ||
Image:1990-Honda-GB500-Black-0.jpg|1990 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Black Green Mettalic | Image:1990-Honda-GB500-Black-0.jpg|1990 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Black Green Mettalic | ||
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Image:1990-Honda-GB500-Green-4.jpg|1990 Honda Tourist Trophy(GB500) in Green | Image:1990-Honda-GB500-Green-4.jpg|1990 Honda Tourist Trophy(GB500) in Green | ||
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The Honda Tourist Trophy, designated GB500'90 (GB500L'90 in California), was sold in 1990. There was no visual change from the 1989 model. One color was available: Black Green Mettalic with gold pinstriping and emblems. It had both electric start and a kick starter. The engine was a 499cc 4-stroke OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2PC161*LK100003 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC160*LK100001 (where the * indicates a checksum number). | The Honda Tourist Trophy, designated GB500'90 (GB500L'90 in California), was sold in 1990. There was no visual change from the 1989 model. One color was available: Black Green Mettalic with gold pinstriping and emblems. It had both electric start and a kick starter. The engine was a 499cc 4-stroke OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder with a 5-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2PC161*LK100003 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC160*LK100001 (where the * indicates a checksum number). | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|GB500]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|GB500]] |