GB500

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Hey guys:
I came across this bike for sale in my local CL:
[url=http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/5726154531.html]Austin CL





I never even knew Honda sold one of these cool looking bikes.
It's f/s for $8950...don't know if that's the going price on one of these.
What do you guys know about them?
Anyone here who onwed one, ....what's the word on this?

I did have one of these in Spain, the European Honda XBR500, that I bought in 1996 -already a classic model from the late 80's- and sold before moving to the US in 2003. The original black color was quite faded, so my mechanic of the time talked me into the yellow custom paint. I never thought that the comstar wheels were appropriate for that bike but there was no spike wheels option at the time.

Like Capo mentioned, it did not have a stellar performance, but it was so low, light, easy to ride and reliable (even kick starter available), that I would have kept it if I could. The sound of that engine was like a little farm tractor, and I never had any mechanical issue with it. Oil, filters and checking the valves from time to time, that was it.


Perfect for the city traffic, the best possible alternative for a scooter that I can think about. With the late comeback of the cafe-racer-mania, I suppose that is a very sought after model. I don't believe that is a valid reference anymore, but I sold/gave away mine with 25 thousand Km. to a guy from Barcelona for 1800 Euros. I will buy it back if I could .