Saturday, June 12, 2010

Honda CB 500 race bike









I have decided to have a go at the Thundersports 500 class aboard a Honda CB500 twin, this a really cheap class to race in as you are not permitted to do anything to the bike. The engine has to stay standard and only push out 52 bhp at the rear wheel. The suspension and body work are standard, apart from a single set unit, only the exhaust can be changed as long as it stays below 52 horses. The class regularly have over 40 entries per race and its very competative.
I purchased the bike shown for a very good price from one of my sponsors, (nick of BPS)mates, it was last raced about 18 months ago and the package included, spare wheels, handlebars, levers, transponder and tyre warmers. I have one last race on Gordon at Oulton Park then I will be entering the remainder of the meetings this year on the Honda.