A fantastic opportunity to own a truly unique and extensively refurbished 1981 Honda XL500S.

This iconic Honda trail bike has benefitted from a comprehensive rebuild and a host of carefully selected upgrades, creating a machine that combines classic styling with improved performance and reliability.

 

Key Features & Upgrades

• Rebuilt engine featuring a new piston, cam chain, timing chain and balance chain
• Top-end rebuild completed at Piston Broke
• New wiring loom fitted
• XL500R clocks installed
• XL600R front forks and front caliper upgrade
• Brembo front brake with new EBC brake disc and pads
• New rear tyre and inner tube
• New rear brake shoes
• YSS rear shocks
• YSS front fork springs
• SuperTrapp exhaust system
• Ceramic-coated exhaust manifold
• All bearings and seals replaced
• Seat shortened by approximately 2 inches
• XL350 alloy rear mudguard fitted
• Re-chromed rear light bracket

 

Custom Finishing Details

This XL500S has been tastefully customised and finished to an exceptional standard, including:

• Nickel-plated frame
• Chrome swingarm
• Chrome drum brake bracket
• Chrome fuel tank
• Red-painted engine
• Numerous restored and refinished components throughout

 

The Bike

The Honda XL500S remains one of the most desirable classic trail bikes ever produced. Renowned for its reliability, versatility and unmistakable single-cylinder character, the XL500S helped define an era of adventure and trail riding.

With its extensive refurbishment and unique custom touches, this example stands out as a true one-off machine that is equally at home on display, on the road or exploring the trails.

 

Prize

Win this stunning custom 1981 Honda XL500S and become the next owner of a true Honda trail bike icon.

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