Honda XBR500 Reviews from United Kingdom

The only thing that has ever went wrong with this bike, is when I first bought it and had to have the rear brake drum re-lined.

This is the best bike I have ever had. Would not and will not part with it. She goes where you want her too, and does everything you ask.

I prefer this to my Triumph Trophy and my Honda VTR1000.

If you want reliability, fun and good handling, this is the bike. Just remember the brakes are not up to modern day standards... however the engine braking compensates for this.

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After having to sell my Triumph Trident due to hip problems last year, I was looking for a fun light weight bike to use at weekends and trips to work.

I found this XBR in a small bike garage in Exmouth. I paid £650 for it with 12 month MOT. The bike was tidy but needed a good clean.

I can really recommend these bikes, as I don't think I've had so much fun on any bike I've ever owned, and I have had 15.

It can run rings around larger and newer bikes on A & B roads; just keep the revs up and your knee down.

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This is the best bike I have owned. Fantastic engine sound from the big single.

Some body bits are getting harder to find. Engine parts OK.

Bike handles well and is cheap to run. Would never part with it as I would probably miss the reliability and fun.

Rock on XBR500!!!

Absolutely nothing except stopping, particularly at traffic lights, but only when there is a car behind, otherwise it ticks over perfectly.

Won the XBR on eBay off a lovely lady from St Austell in Cornwall. It cost £700. She was of mature years, same as me, and had the XBR for 10 years, but was finding the riding positionn hard on her wrists. The bike had been used for weekend runs with her family, and a yearly visit to the Isle of Man for the TT.

When I was a lad I had Velocettes; both the Viper, then the Venom Clubman, which I rode to Italy and Spain in 1963 and 1964. Always liked big singles. I sold a beautiful 500 ES2 Norton as my knees are giving trouble and bought the XBR.

What a revelation; I'm never off the bike. I'm retired now, but it tends to put a grin on my face every time I am out on it. The handling, power fuel consumption and ease of maintenance and lack of vibes all transpire to make this a super thumper. All you Velo and Norton owners, just find a good one and you will see what I'm on about, especially as they are so reasonable to buy. Su.

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Bought this bike for £311 off eBay as a cheap winter commuter hack.

Didn't really know what to expect, but have been very impressed by what I got.

In case you don't know the XBR500 is a 500cc single cylinder road bike built in the style of Triumphs, BSAs and Royal Enfield bikes of the 50s.

This one was over 20 years old when I got it.

To ride it is a revelation, no longer are you concerned about being quick, all frustrations evaporate as you thump along country lanes. I absolutely love it.

It returns 60mpg and is 'cheap as chips' to keep and maintain.

I've spent £70 on a new chain, £25 new battery, £25 for oil, filter and spark plug (just the one :-0).

The whole single cylinder experience has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

The seat is uncomfortable after about 80 miles, but I'm still smiling.