Honda GL500

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Honda GL500
Manufacturer Honda
Production 81-82
Engine 500cc
Sparkplug DR8ESL '82
D8EA '81
Battery YB14L-A2 '81 , '82
Front Tire 3.50-19 '81 , '82
Rear Tire 130/90-16 '81 , '82
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The Honda GL500 is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1981 to 1982.

1981

1981 Honda GL500



The Honda Silver Wing, designated GL500'81, was sold in 1981. Two colors were available: Candy Muse Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. Three configurations of seat and trunk design were available: dual seat with no trunk, solo seat with a small trunk, solo seat with backrest and a large trunk. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC0200BM000022.

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982

1982 Honda GL500
1982 Honda Silver Wing GL500 in Brown
1982 Honda Silver Wing GL500 in Brown
1982 Honda Silver Wing GL500 in Brown



The GL500'82 Silver Wing was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Brown. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now vacuum-operated with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC020*CM100001