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
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.

Real Bikes. Real Winners. Real Riders.

DAVE GOODERHAM

Robert Creedy