Editing Honda GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy

{{Motorcycle
|name             = [[Honda]] GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy
|photo=Honda-GB-500.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Honda
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1989-91
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 8.9:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = CDI
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = 5 Speed
|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}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|2.50 -18}} 
|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     =
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}}



==Engine==
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve. The engine featured a 8.9:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate [[coil]] spring.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 90/90 -18 front [[tire]] and a 2.50 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 256mm disc in the front and a 138mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  35 mm telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks with adjustable pre-load. The GB500TT Clubman Tourist Trophy was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 157 kg / 346 lbs.  
== 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

|}

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