Honda GB500 (GB500TT): review, history, specs
Class: café-racer
Production: 1985 (Japan), 1989-1990 (USA)
Also called: Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy, Honda GB500TT Clubman
| Models | |
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| Honda GB500TT
1985 (Japan) |
Honda GB500TT Clubman
1989-1990 (USA) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1985 | Japan | Name: Honda GB500TT |
| 1989 | USA | Name: Honda GB500TT Clubman
Frame: JH2PC160*KK~, JH2PC161*KK~ |
| 1990 | USA | Name: Honda GB500TT Clubman
Frame: JH2PC160*LK~, JH2PC161*LK~ |
Specifications
Honda GB500: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2100 mm / 82,7 in
2130 mm / 83,8 in – Clubman |
| Overall width | 690 mm / 27,2 in
700 mm / 27,5 in – Clubman | |
| Overall height | 1060 mm / 41,7 in
1055 mm / 41,5 in – Clubman | |
| Seat height | 775 mm / 30,5 in
790 mm / 31,1 in – Clubman | |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55,3 in
1412 mm / 55,6 in – Clubman | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs
163 kg / 359 lbs – Clubman | |
| FRAME | Type | Steel |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 35 mm, 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 96 mm / 3,8 in | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 (51S) | |
| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 (61S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 140 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve - 3,5 l)
16,5 l / 4,35 US gal (reserve - 3,5 l) – Clubman | |
| Trail | 124 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,22 l / 100 km (60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 92,0 x 75,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 498 cm³ (30,38 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves | |
| Max. power | 40,0 hp (29,4 kW) / 7000 rpm
38,0 hp (28,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – Clubman | |
| Max. torque | 42,0 Nm (4,3 kgf*m) / 5500 rpm
38,0 Nm (3,8 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm – Clubman | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,0 sec.[1] | |
| Top speed | 166 km/h (103 mph)[2] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x 42 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.481 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.555 1.200 1.000 0.875 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | Three Phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | ||
Images
Honda GB500: images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda GB500: video.
Manuals
Honda GB500: manuals, parts, microfiches.