1987 Honda VT500E review from United Kingdom
"The motorcycle equivalent of a Labrador!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The exhaust rotted and was replaced by a Motad system for under £250.
The electrics can be temperamental, sometimes resulting in a loss of the rear lights.
General comments?
This is a great little shaft drive bike with quite a punchy 500cc V-twin engine. VERY easy to ride and also quite forgiving, but the pegs touch ground a little too early for my kind of riding.
I like it so much I am now converting it into a cafe racer with drop bars and rear sets, and some nice custom made bodywork. I now have another bike too, but cannot bear to sell the VT as it has been very reliable.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 6/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSXR750 |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2005 |