The Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 179 kg (394.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 54th percentile across Honda models.
About 9% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 41st percentile across Honda models.
About 22% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Honda models.
179 kg — heavier than about 41% of Honda models, or lighter than about 59%.
16.5 L — larger than about 66% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.151 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 150.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1992 |
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| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 75 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 179 kg (394.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 L (4.36 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 147.0 km/h (91.3 mph) |
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