LOT 442

1988 Honda XBR500 Project Registration no. E324 TTX Frame no. PC15-5200977 Engine no. PC15E-5201654

Sold for £1,380 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 442

1988 Honda XBR500 Project
Registration no. E324 TTX Frame no. PC15-5200977 Engine no. PC15E-5201654

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1988 Honda XBR500 Project
Registration no. E324 TTX
Frame no. PC15-5200977
Engine no. PC15E-5201654

Having initially developed large-capacity singles for the off-road market, Honda and its Japanese rivals began offering a succession of purely road-going derivatives. One of the most interesting of these new Hondas was the XBR500 of 1985, the styling of which was unashamedly 'retro' apart from the Comstar wheels. The dry-sump, radial four-valve motor featured electric starting and delivered its claimed 44bhp via a five-speed gearbox, while the entire ensemble weighed in at around 380lbs.

Representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of these collectible Honda singles, the example offered here was purchased by the vendor in May 2013 but has not been run (the engine turns over). It should be noted that there is a bill on file relating to an assessment of the Honda's faults (mainly electrical). The machine also comes with an owner's manual and a V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed. A total 32698 miles is currently displayed on the odometer.
Offered with key

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