Honda GL500 Silver Wing: history, specs, pictures
| 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) |
| 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.