History > Challenge > Returning to the World Motorcycle Grand Prix (1979)


After a Decade, a Comeback to the Grand Prix

Following its withdrawal from GP racing in 1967, Honda began to focus its energies on the development of mass-production automobiles....
Read more ...



The NR500 evolved as a machine designed to claim the summit of motorcycle racing. It incorporated numerous original technologies, including the oval piston engine and 'shrimp shell' frame.
<< previous 2 of 6 next >>

Story >>


Home > About Honda > Heritage > Honda History > Challenge
> Returning to the World Motorcycle Grand Prix
> After a Decade, a Comeback to the Grand Prix (Photo)