GB 500 Clubman
1989 Honda GB 500 Clubman Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1989 Honda GB 500 Clubman classic motorcycle, Honda pairs a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38 HP (27.7 kW). With a specific output of 76.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the GB 500 Clubman measures 163 kg (359 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.29 kg per horsepower). The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 166 km/h (103 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1989 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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