Honda Cb 500 Tourist Trophy

The average american rider shopping for a japanese bike at the time was more interested in the bigger supersport replicas but the tourist trophy has become a cult classic.

Honda cb 500 tourist trophy.

The honda cb350 four. 1989 honda gb500 tourist trophy. 108mph period test engine type. 1989 1990 this really was a superbly entertaining machine tremendous fun to ride but one which could not find its niche in the american motorcycling world.

The forgotten mini superbike the tourist trophy part of the honda gb500 tt s name comes from the isle of man tourist trophy race rider magazine explains. The honda gb500 is a motorcycle produced by honda from 1989 to 1990. Both before and for some time after wwii british bikes dominated the podium. By 1989 the british twin cylinder motorcycles were replaced by british triples and primarily by the japanese bikes.

By 1989 the british twin cylinder motorcycles were replaced by british triples and primarily by the japanese bikes. Gateway bmw motorcycles st. 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. 1989 honda gb500 tourist trophy values and more.

Honda gb500 years produced. The isle of man tt is still one of the most exciting and dangerous motorcycle races in the world. And in 1989 and 1990 a 500 cc version was available in the united states. In 1989 honda introduced a third 400 cc version for japan.

Honda s gb500 was an homage to classic british singles but there was a twist it was reliable. Honda gb motorcycles for sale. Bid for the chance to own a 1 800 mile 1990 honda gb500 tourist trophy at auction with bring a trailer the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. 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.

4 198 4 000 6 500 rarely does the bamboo curtain part just enough for us to glimpse the domestic japanese motorcycle scene. 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. 33hp 6 500rpm measured rear wheel top speed. 6 motorcycles find honda gb motorcycles on cycle trader.

Honda gb500 tourist trophy. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1989 honda gb500 tourist trophy and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. The gb500 tt s design mechanical configuration and café racer styling recall.