Honda XR500L

[JohnnyBoxer]

The big issue with the XL500R is that they aren't desirable as an off road bike as only producing 32 Hp they are underpowered & being 160 Kg are seen as heavy by most trail & green lane riders. However they are an exceptionally good bike to ride over distances with a little bit of light offroad thrown in.
They do have a market & as suggested, it will sell but you'll make more by having a V5 in your hand. It would still sell without but not perhaps where you expect it to be. I could be wrong & you might find the right person who is looking. Ironically now is a good time to sell the bike as many will be looking for a bike like yours to ride on the lanes in the winter months.
Put it up at what you want for it & see what interest you get, you can easily adjust down if you get a serious offer. GLWTS

If it was a XR600R of the same vintage it would be worth well north of £5000

Especially because Sandraiders interest is at an all time high, at present

 

[snelly]

Looks like the Honda has to go - needs must etc

1982, personally imported (France). Duty/Tax paid, NOVA reference with bike plus original French registration docs.

I’ve tried looking online etc but prices are very varied. Is anyone more in tune with the classic bike scene give me an idea of value prior to advertising properly? I realise it’s a depressed market, hoping it hasn’t impacted this one too much

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That's lovely gOOner; looks mint to me, dors it have an electric foot by any chance?

 

[g00ner]

That's lovely gOOner; looks mint to me, dors it have an electric foot by any chance?

Afraid not matey, kick only

 

[The Other PaulG]

I can’t comment on how they ride, but IMO the XLxxxR bikes were, and still are, fabulous looking. I’d love to own another.

 

[Wapping]

However they are an exceptionally good bike to ride over distances with a little bit of light offroad thrown in.

It would make a very good onroad (with a bit of off road) bike, for all the bods on this forum, who bemoan the complexity of modern vehicles and want something simpler.

 

[Wapping]

I’d love to own another.

And now’s your chance. Convenient location, too.

 

[The Other PaulG]

And now’s your chance. Convenient location, too.

Not helping......

 

[Bubb]

As the Nike advert says…..JUST DO IT!

If it’s not for you, you could always sell on again in the spring, and maybe even make a small profit.