Highlights

Very high specification race bike in style of CB500 TT racers
Features a CB500 replica frame constructed from Reynolds 631 tubing
Equipped with a Nova 6-speed gearbox
Extensive Davies Motorsport's features to improve performance
Based on a 1971, beautifully styled red, white and grey bike with ‘71’ decals

The Appeal

Honda’s CB500 in-line four wowed road users and went racing too. It competed successfully in the Production TT class, notching up a win in 1973.

This bike echoes that evocative era. It has been painstakingly created using a range of high performance parts, many of them by well regarded Davies Motorsport. It has been raced, but only lightly so its red, white and grey colour scheme, with distinctive thunderbolt flash, remains in very good order.

Well-engineered and highly capable historic bikes do not come along looking this good very often. For those who like to go racing or collect stylish historic bikes, this one looks a must.

The History and Paperwork

Built to the high specification with premium components
Developed by the current keeper, a classic collector and racer
We understand that the bike has seen some competitive action
We are told that the bike raced in the 2017 IOM Classic TT
The vendor advises that the bike is fully eligible to race at CRMC Meetings
We are told the bike is registered as a 1972 model

The Condition

Evocative styling reminiscent of the CB500 70s TT racers
Smart red, white and grey styling with 71 decal and thunderbolt flash
Paintwork and bodywork are all in very good condition
Suede charcoal-coloured seat in good order
Chromework, wheels and other fittings all present well
Supplied with custom stand as shown
No reported faults with lights, switchgear or dials

Specification highlights:

CB500 Replica frame built from Reynolds 631 tubing
Davies Motorsport Aluminium Shock Absorbers
35mm Forks with Davies Motorsport cartridge conversion.
Lightweight aluminium 24l fuel tank
Titanium fasteners throughout
Steering Damper
Davies Motorsport’s latest Aero fairing
Lightweight aluminium wheels with machined hubs and low friction wheel bearings
Davies Rear Sets

The Mechanics

CB400 inline four cyl 498cc engine
Nova 6-speed gearbox
Well maintained bike
Has experienced some competitive racing
No reported running or riding issues

Specification highlights:

Lightened crank with Davies motorsport connecting rods
Davies motorsport slipper pistons
Davies motorsport spec camshaft with davies motorsport narrow stem valves
Nova 6 speed gearbox
Davies Motorsport lightweight primary chain gear
Aluminium/nicaseal lined barrels
Sump spacer
Clutch mechanism upgraded
Extra catch tank
Programmable electronic ignition
Keihin 29mm cr carburettors
Open Mega Exhaust System and 4 into 1 Quiet Exhaust system

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