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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda GB500 | |||
|photo = 1989-Honda-GB500-Other-0.jpg | |||
|aka = Honda GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 89-90 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Classic | |||
|engine = 499cc 4-stroke OHC [[RFVC]] dry sump single cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = 8.9:1 | |||
|top_speed =108 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = CDI | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '89-90 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-B}} '89-90 | |||
|transmission = 5-speed transmission | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|525x108}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 15T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 37T | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: 35 mm telescopic forks <br> | |||
Rear: Dual shocks with adjustable pre-load | |||
|brakes =Front: Single 256mm disc <br>Rear: 138mm Drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|90/90-18}} '89-90 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-18}} '89-90 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 880 mm / 34.6 in | |||
|dry_weight = 157 kg / 346 lbs | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-112}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Honda GB400TT Clubman Tourist Trophy Special]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The GB500 | The '''Honda GB500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1989 to 1990. | ||
The GB500 was too early for the retro | By 1989 the British twin cylinder motorcycles were replaced by British triples and primarily by the Japanese bikes. Each year the Tourist Trophy race was held on the [[Isle of Man]] and Honda was determined to bring back the flavor of those British twins with a bike that had look of the [[Norton]] and [[Triumph]] racing bikes. [[Honda]] responded by launching its GB500 (commonly known as the tourist trophy) as a retro-bike with styling and components that recalled fond memories for many motorcyclists of the classic British cycles. The GB500 was a clever package, designed to appeal to a new market that no current motorcycle maker had tapped: the classic, collectible cycles and the older enthusiast. And while numerous British-cycle riders may have never given a second look at a Honda, the GB500 won many a heart. | ||
==GB for Great Britain== | |||
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"== | |||
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 was likely too early for the retro craze of the 21st century. | |||
==1989== | ==1989== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:1989_honda_Gb500.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500 | ||
File:1989_honda_Gb500_1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500 | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-123.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda GB500 | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-4.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-5.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
File:1989-Honda-GB500-Other-6.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Tourist Trophy (GB500) in Other | |||
</gallery> | |||
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== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | ||
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 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | 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). | ||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:Honda-GB-500.jpg|600px|Honda GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy]] | |||
[[File:Honda-GB-500--1.jpg|600px|Honda GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy]] | |||
[[File:Honda-GB-500--2.jpg|600px|Honda GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
By 1989 the British twin cylinder motorcycles | |||
were replaced by British triples and primarily by the Japanese bikes. Each year | |||
the Tourist Trophy race was held on the Isle of Man and Honda was determined to | |||
bring back the flavor of those British twins with a bike that had look of the | |||
Norton and Triumph racing bikes. Honda responded by launching its GB500 | |||
(commonly known as the tourist trophy) as a retro-bike with styling and | |||
components that recalled fond memories for many motorcyclists of the classic | |||
British cycles. The GB500 was a clever package, designed to appeal to a new | |||
market that no current motorcycle maker had tapped: the classic, collectible | |||
cycles and the older enthusiast. | |||
The GB is a sleeved down [[Honda XL600R|XL600]] engine displacing | |||
498cc.. This means that it has the same stroke as the XL600 i.e 75mm. Its also | |||
running 8.9:1 compression so kickstarts are easy. The engine has a gear driven | |||
balance shaft that is positioned at the front of the engine. This certainly | |||
helps keep it tame all the way to its 7800 red line. The single overhead cam is | |||
driven by chain that is on the right hand side of the engine. The Honda RFVC | |||
(Radial Four Valve Cam?) valve gear is accessed through the four separate | |||
covers. | |||
==Specifications== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|Honda GB 500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|1989-91 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|498 cc / 30.3 cu-in | |||
|- | |||
!Bore X Stroke | |||
|92 x 75mm | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Air cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Compression | |||
|8.9:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Induction | |||
|Keihin PH 69 | |||
|- | |||
!Ignition | |||
|CDI | |||
|- | |||
!Starting | |||
|Electric | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power | |||
|38 hp / 27.7 kW @ 7000 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power Rear Wheel | |||
|33.3 hp / 24.8 KW @ 7000 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Torque | |||
|35.6 Nm / 26.3 ft-lb @ 6000 | |||
|- | |||
!Clutch | |||
|Wet multi-plate coil spring | |||
|- | |||
!Transmission | |||
|5 Speed | |||
|- | |||
!Final Drive | |||
|Chain | |||
|- | |||
!Gear Ratio | |||
|1st 2.384 (31/13) / 2nd 1.555 (28/18) / 3rd 1.200 (24/20) / 4th 1.000 (23/23) / 5th 875 (21/24) | |||
|- | |||
!Front Suspension | |||
|35 mm telescopic forks | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Suspension | |||
|Dual shocks with adjustable pre-load | |||
|- | |||
!Front Brakes | |||
|Single 256mm disc | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Brakes | |||
|138mm Drum | |||
|- | |||
!Front Tire | |||
|90/90 -18 | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Tire | |||
|2.50 -18 | |||
|- | |||
!Rake | |||
|64° | |||
|- | |||
!Trail | |||
|105 mm / 4.1 in | |||
|- | |||
!Seat Height | |||
|880 mm / 34.6 in | |||
|- | |||
!Dry Weight | |||
|157 kg / 346 lbs | |||
|- | |||
!Fuel Capacity | |||
|20 Liters / 5.3 US gal | |||
|} | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Honda}} | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|GB500]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|GB500]] |