Tiny 500/4

[Woodside]

Are these bikes really this small
I,just had a run out to Guildford on my standard 500/4 and when I parked up I looked back at the bike as I normally do....

And this is what I saw





There is no photoshop on this and the picture was taken pretty much square on.....

That other bike is massive or mines tiny (perhaps a bit of both)

Anyway it made me feel like I was 16 again parking my moped next to the real bikes at the train station going to tech?

[boxerdog1]

Looks like you may have one of the very rare reduced sized versions Mjc477 - not many left now !  Joking aside- I feel the same when I park my own 1975 500/4 next to modern bikes , especially vs tyre widths.

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

MJC477,
Nah it ain't small just compact and neat.
Do you really want to ride a moon mobile?
Take off all the plastic crap put a proper swing arm on it and hey not much to look at anymore.
One of the reasons why I like retro bikes not fussed how old.
Cheers
Bitsa

[Woodside]

I must admit more people looked at mine
And you can't beat retro bikes .....this old honda really does get plenty of attention when I'm out on it
I guess you really don't see to many around

And it does make me chuckle that most of these "adventure bikes" never really see  wet weather...let alone a bit of mud......

[mickwinf]

I know which one I prefer!!

[matthewmosse]

Those little old Hondas are brilliant bits of kit and capable of lasting really well and they normally gather a crowd too. I'd not want to be without a 500/4.

[LesterPiglet]

Small but perfectly formed.
I make a new friend everytime I park my 550.