Honda GL500 Silver Wing: history, specs, pictures

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.

Honda GL500 Silver Wing
Manufacturer	Honda
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

Engine

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

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

Chassis

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

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