1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy Pictures

The 1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy motorcycle paid homage to British racing bikes of the 1960s with such details as the blocky fuel tank and standard-size spoke wheels. Even its name was taken from Great Britain's famous Tourist Trophy competition.

1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy motorcycle dashboard
The clip-on handlebars were inspired by
high-speed racing bikes of the 1960s.

1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy motorcycle side view
Honda modeled the GB500 Tourist Trophy
on race bikes from Norton and Triumph.

1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy motorcycle engine
The engine was a British-style 500-cc vertical twin.

1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy motorcycle front wheel
The fork gaitors were a detail hearkening back to
mid-century technology.

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