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Message started by Stimpy - FSO on 03/13/12 at 05:32:42

Title: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 03/13/12 at 05:32:42

While looking around in the classifieds I found this:

its very nice, I think I want one :-?

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!ngE8VTJ0kn)BPWigiU9Pg~~_27.JPG

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5YMSXw8HkM&feature=related[/media]

more pics here:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?lang=de&id=158709614&pageNumber=6&__lp=6&scopeId=MB&sortOption.sortBy=specifics.mileage&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Motorbike&segment=Motorbike&minPrice=1000&maxPrice=2001&ambitCountry=DE&zipcode=54558&zipcodeRadius=100&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&cubicCapacities=FROM_251_TILL_500&tabNumber=2

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?lang=de&id=158776927&pageNumber=1&__lp=1&scopeId=MB&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&makeModelVariant1.makeId=11000&makeModelVariant1.modelDescription=XBR&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Motorbike&segment=Motorbike&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&tabNumber=2

anyone has heard anything/has had one of these?

all I know is that they are pretty cheep ($500-2,000USD)
and they seem to age well (no rust!), and there are even some for
sale with some 100K miles, amazing, and that alone says A LOT!

http://https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/1985_Honda_XBR_500.jpg/800px-1985_Honda_XBR_500.jpg
... not so sure bout those weird 80's boomerang rims though.

http://https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Honda_GB500_Clubman_Rechts.jpg/800px-Honda_GB500_Clubman_Rechts.jpg

Make Model
Honda XBR 500 (several different models all w/minor variations) I read somewhere they made a 650cc too

Year
1985-89

Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity
498
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio 8.9:1

Induction
39mm CV Type

Ignition / Starting
CDI

Max Power
44 hp @ 7000rpm

Max Torque
31.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
5 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
35mm Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension
Dual Showa shock with 4-way preload
...mmmm I wonder if these could fit a savage?

Front Brakes
Single 276mm disc

Rear Brakes
Drum, 140 mm

Front Tyre
100/90-18

Rear Tyre
110/90-18

Dry-Weight
157 kg

Fuel Capacity
20 Litres that's 5 galons folks! 8-)

Top Speed
108 mp/h

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by arteacher on 03/13/12 at 07:09:34

Uhhh- that's not a thumper- it's a twin. :-?

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by 12Bravo on 03/13/12 at 07:40:32

I didn't know Honda made one either. Here is a link with specs. http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_xbr_500_1989.php A thumper with dual exhaust.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by lukeduck on 03/13/12 at 08:00:24

Honda imported the GB500 into the states in around 89 for a year or two, if I remember rightly. Have only come into contact with one. Beautiful bike that ran like a scalded cat. Wish I owned one.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by mpescatori on 03/13/12 at 08:00:48

5A515158545B5A4041350 wrote:

Uhhh- that's not a thumper- it's a twin. :-?

No, sir, it's a single.

Appears to be the same 4valve single used on the XL 550 enduro, albeit 500cc.

44 PS (45hp to you) are quite an improvement from the Savage's 32 hp !

I'd say, go for it, as long as you can enjoy her in the riding months !

8-)

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by arteacher on 03/13/12 at 08:26:27

534E5B4D5D5F4A514C573E0 wrote:

[quote author=5A515158545B5A4041350 link=1331641962/0#1 date=1331647774]Uhhh- that's not a thumper- it's a twin. :-?

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Boule’tard on 03/13/12 at 08:37:19

A GB500 can still be had around here for about 5k. I like the XBR better though, boomerang rims and all. 8-)

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by splash07 on 03/13/12 at 10:55:36

darn it ...... Now I want one!

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Borracho on 03/13/12 at 21:16:45

The new Honda CBR250R sport bike is a thumper.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/14/12 at 00:20:38

3F3635272A636364530 wrote:

The new Honda CBR250R sport bike is a thumper.

And an awesome fine Thumper it is too (as is the Suzuki TU250X) ...

The last Bike in the photos above is indeed the rare (for North America anyways) Honda GB500TT ... arguably one of the most beautiful Bikes ever produced ... too bad they only sold over here for 2 years ... shame really ...

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Borracho on 03/14/12 at 18:58:19

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/2902749895.html

There is a GB500 for sale here in Phoenix, just like the one in the photo. $6500.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/15/12 at 00:15:45

Near perfect in every way. A must see machine. No disappointments.

No disappointments? REally? He has no idea how disappointed I am he is so far away & it costs so much,, See?>? Hes wrong twice, already.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Jerry Eichenberger on 03/15/12 at 05:17:05

There's another Honda 500cc thumper, the Ascot. I have two friends who each have one. In fact, when I got back into riding in 2008, one of my friends lent me his Ascot to ride for a couple of weeks, before I got my S40.

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/15/12 at 14:54:12

The Ascot grew another cylinder and became a V-Twin when Honda developed the motor back in the 80's for the VT500 Shadow ... from what I've seen on the Web lately with the rise of Street Trackers as a popular trend with backyard customizers, both the single cylinder Ascott and the V-Twin version have become somewhat desirable.

BTW, we have two TU250Xs in the training fleet of the Beginner Rider Course I part-time with during summer and every single Instructor just loves those Bikes (I've ridden 'em myself and also think the TU250 is one of the most comfortable and nimble handling Bikes I've perched my arse on!) ... and to a person, they've all said that a TU with the LS650 motor would be just AWESOME! I agree!

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Boofer on 03/17/12 at 20:02:43

Perry, The April 2012 Rider magazine has a Newfoundland ride. The author says the Vikings were pretty tough, but they only stayed 10 years. If you can't come up with one PM me your address and I'll mail you mine. Great photos.

For some reason I have wanted an Ascot for years, as well as the CX 500. I guess we all got our quirky choices for some bikes, guns, planes...

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/20/12 at 03:19:04

Thanx for the offer Boof! That Rider mag is at the newstand here in the office bldg I work in ... have already read the piece ... good article!

LOL!! Yeah, those Vikings, who ventured to our shores almost 500 years before Columbus, Cabot and other European explorers decided to cross the Atlantic, couldn't take our weather ... or the hostile Natives! Some tuff eh? ;)

Title: Re: Did not know Honda made a thumper, nice.
Post by Boofer on 03/20/12 at 13:33:08

Perry, I sit here every night and listen to the spring peepers (tiny frogs) in the pond in my front yard. Sat on the front porch with my daughter for an hour last night and let her ramble. Rode about 75 miles round trip to Shiloh Nat'l Battlefield Park yesterday. It's 85 here today in N. Ms. Breaking records. I can't even remember cold weather, let alone snow. Best wishes from N Ms. Boofer :)