Honda GL650: history, specs, pictures
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| Honda GL650 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | GL650 (reduced effect), GL 650 (reduced effect), GL 650 |
| Production | 1983 - 1984 |
| Class | Tourer |
| Predecessor | Honda GL500 |
| Engine | |
| Bore / Stroke | 82.5mm x 63.0mm |
| Top Speed | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 '83 |
| Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '83 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed with new ratios Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Final Drive | Shaft `83[1] |
| Suspension | Front: Air-adjustable front forks Rear: Pro-Link™ rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1496mm (58.9 in) |
| Seat Height | 775 mm(30.5 in.) |
| Weight | 217 kg (478.5 lb) (dry), 249.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-111[2] |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.62 Gallon (17.50 Liters) |
| Competition | Honda GL500 Honda GL500I Honda GL650I |
| Manuals | Honda GL650 Service Manual More Manuals |
The Honda GL650 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Honda between 1983 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (167 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1983 a more powerful version of the Silver Wing was born. The lighter version, the GL500 Silver Wing, was also still obtainable. The GL650'83 Silver Wing was sold in 1983 in one of two color schemes: Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic or Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic. The stripes on the red bike were red; but on the gray bike they were black. The "HONDA" and "SILVERWING" emblems were gold. The seat and trunk system had a modular design like the 1981 Honda GL500. Although the performance of the GL650 Silver Wing was much better than that of the GL500 Silver Wing this model did not last very long.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 82.5mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 673.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
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 GL650 was fitted with a 4.62 Gallon (17.50 Liters) fuel tank.
- Luggage: Modular seat and trunk system
Wheelbase:
- The serial number began JH2RC100*DM000004
1983[edit | edit source]
1983 Honda GL650
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing in Maroon
The GL650'83 Silver Wing was sold in 1983 in one of two color schemes: Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic or Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic. The stripes on the red bike were red; but on the gray bike they were black. The "HONDA" and "SILVERWING" emblems were gold. The seat and trunk system had a modular design like the 1981 GL500.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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