Description
Honda XBR500 | 1986
Highlights:
– 498cc single-cylinder engine, Honda’s air-cooled RFVC four-valve unit
– 33,421 km indicated on odometer
– According to the seller, the motorcycle is in largely original condition throughout
– Currently offered without a valid roadworthiness inspection (APK)
The seller offers for sale this 1986 Honda XBR500, powered by a 498cc single-cylinder engine. This particular example shows 33,421 kilometres on the odometer, a modest total for a motorcycle of this age. According to the seller, the motorcycle is largely original, with its character and specification believed to reflect how it left the factory. The motorcycle is currently offered without a valid roadworthiness inspection (APK), so buyers should factor an inspection into their plans once the sale is complete. The XBR500’s compact proportions, round headlamp and exposed single-cylinder engine give it a classic, uncluttered stance that continues to appeal to fans of understated, back-to-basics motorcycling.
Introduced in 1985, the Honda XBR500 was conceived as a direct response to the enduringly popular Yamaha SR500, giving enthusiasts a lightweight, single-cylinder alternative to Honda’s increasingly complex multi-cylinder line-up. At its heart sits Honda’s technically sophisticated RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber) cylinder head, a design drawn from the company’s XR-series off-road models, feeding a dry-sump engine with its oil tank tucked beneath the seat, a detail that became one of the model’s most recognisable visual signatures. Both kick and electric start were fitted, along with a removable pillion seat cover that gave the bike an optional café racer look, a theme Honda would later develop further with the related GB500. Today, the XBR500 is valued by collectors and enthusiasts of classic Japanese singles for its honest mechanical simplicity, distinctive engineering and timeless, unfussy design, qualities that continue to make it an appealing choice for anyone drawn to air-cooled single-cylinder motorcycling.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
