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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Honda GL500 Silver Wing'''
|name            = Honda GL500 Silver Wing
|aka              = GL500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing
|aka              = GL500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1977 - 1983
|production      = 1977 - 1983
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Touring]]
|class            = Touring
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 52.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 52.0mm

Latest revision as of 21:14, 23 November 2019


Honda GL500 Silver Wing
Manufacturer
Also called GL500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing (reduced effect), GL 500 Silver Wing
Production 1977 - 1983
Class Touring
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 78.0mm x 52.0mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Top Speed 95 mph (153 km/h)
Horsepower 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System 2x34mm Keihin carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Wet Multi-Plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic coil spring air assisted
Rear: Swing arm compound linkage to single shock
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Weight 235.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda GL500 Silver Wing was a v2, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1977 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h). Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 52.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-Plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic coil spring air assisted while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm compound linkage to single shock. The GL500 Silver Wing was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1977 - 1982 Honda GL 500 Silver Wing[edit | edit source]

The GL 500 Silver Wing touring motorcycle belonging to Honda was kept in production for only five years, between 1977 and 1982.