It was the biggest off-road mode in the Japanese market at that time. Its base model was the export version of the TT500 enduro. The engine is taken over by SR.
It adopted a 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine on an aluminum frame. It became the center of attention for being the replica model of the YZR500, the WGP racer model. Its export version was named RD500LC.
It remodeled the engine of the XT500 to make it adapt to the street road, and mounted on its exclusive frame. The initial type 500 is characterized by its tail design that doesn't have a seat cowl and the raised handlebar style.
The third model of the 3-cylinder GT series, following the 759 and the 380. It focused on having better handling and stability rather than having an absolute power, and adopted a cell motor and a disc brake from the beginning.
The exterior parts of the 550FOUR-II was diverted to upgrade the style. It adopted a megaphone type 4-pipe exhaust, same as the 750K7 one, and had a more sophisticated suspension.
The bore of the CB500 FOUR was enlarged by 2.5mm, to convert the bike into 544cc. It mounted equipment such as the tank cap with key, retractable steps, or the blinker buzzer.
This model had the longest wheel base and a low seat height for a motor scooter. It made you ride in a relaxing driving position, just like driving a an automobile.
Subsequent to the TACT, which had been a great hit since 1987, this model was brought to the market as a motor scooter which could store a helmet. It could even store a full face helmet.
It was designed as a family-friendly motorcycle. It pursued the getting on/off property and operability to appeal to women drivers. It came in three types: type I which had 2-speed transmission and two-handed brake, type II which had 3-speed transmission and right foot rear brake, and 72cc model.