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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1989–1990 |
| Predecessor | GB250 |
| Class | Café racer |
| Engine | 498 cc (30.4 cu in) air-cooled RFVC 4-valve SOHC single |
| Bore / stroke | 92 mm × 75 mm (3.6 in × 3.0 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Top speed | 108 mph (174 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 33 hp (25 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (rear wheel)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Suspension | Front: 35 mm telescopic forks Rear: Twin shocks with adjustable pre-load |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: drum |
| Tires | Front: 90/90-18 in Rear: 110/90-18 in |
| Rake, trail | Rake: 30°, Trail: 118mm |
| Wheelbase | 55.6 in (1,412 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 83 in (2,100 mm) W: 27 in (680 mm) H: 41.5 in (1,055 mm) |
| Weight | 359 lb (163 kg) (dry) 390 lb (180 kg)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal) |
The Honda GB500 'Tourist Trophy' (or TT) is an air-cooled single-cylinder solo café racer motorcycle. It was first marketed in Japan in 1985 in two 400 cc and one 500 cc versions. In 1989, Honda introduced a third 400 cc version for Japan; and in 1989 and 1990 a 500 cc version was available in the United States.[2]
The GB500 TT's design, mechanical configuration and café racer styling recall British 500 cc singles of the 1950s, such as the BSA Gold Star and Velocette Venom. The GB500 TT derives its name from "Great Britain and from the Tourist Trophy (or TT), a classic 37-mile road circuit on the Isle of Man.[3][4]
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
classicwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Smith, Jerry (March 2017). "Smart Money Street Singles". Motorcyclist. pp. 100–101.
- ^ JJ Cerilli. "A Forgotten Classic: Honda GB 500". Vintage Motorcycles Online.
- ^ Clement Salvadori (June 22, 2007). "Retrospective: Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy: 1989-1990". Rider Magazine.