Honda NS500

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Honda NS500
Manufacturer Honda Racing Corporation
Production 1982-1983
Predecessor Honda NR500
Successor Honda NSR500
Engine 500 cc two-stroke V3

The Honda NS500 is a 500cc Grand Prix racing motorcycle of the early 1980s, powered by a two-stroke V3 engine. Created as a replacement for the innovative but unsuccessful four-stroke NR500, the bike went against Honda's preference for four-stroke machines but proved very effective and quickly won the 1983 500cc World Championship with Freddie Spencer on board.[1] Spencer was able to use the lower weight and superior handling of the NS500 to achieve higher cornering speeds, and getting on the power earlier leaving corners.[2]

After a relatively short lifespan the bike was replaced by the even more successful two-stroke V4 engine powered NSR500.

References

  1. ↑ Young, Roger (1997). American MotorcyclistVol. 51, No. 8. American Motorcyclist. p. 34. ISSN 0277-9358. 
  2. ↑ Walker, Mick (2002). Mick Walker's Japanese Grand Prix Racing Motorcycles. United Kingdom: Redline Books. p. 220. ISBN 9780953131181. 
Honda Grand Prix motorcycles
MotoGP
500cc
350cc
  • RC170
  • RC171
  • RC172
  • 2RC172
  • RC173
  • RC174
250cc
  • RC161
  • RC162
  • RC163
  • RC164
  • 3RC164
  • RC165
  • RC166
  • NSR250
125cc
50cc


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