Honda NS500
From Honda Wiki
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| Manufacturer | Honda Racing Corporation |
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| Production | 1982-1983 |
| Predecessor | Honda NR500 |
| Successor | Honda NSR500 |
| Engine | 500 Cubic centimeter Two-stroke cycle V3 engine |
The Honda NS500 is a 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing racing motorcycle of the early 1980's, powered by a Two-stroke cycle V engine engine. Created as a replacement for the innovative but unsuccessful Four-stroke cycle NR500, the bike went against Honda's preference for four-stroke machines but proved very effective and quickly won the 1983 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season with Freddie Spencer onboard. After a relatively short lifespan the bike was replaced by the even more successful two-stroke V4 powered NSR500.
