Segment: Touring
Production years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
The GL 500 Silver Wing touring motorcycle belonging to Honda was kept in production for only five years, between 1977 and 1982.
HONDA GL 500 Silver Wing 1977-1982
HONDA GL 500 Silver Wing 496
| engine specs | Type: | Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 80 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 496 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3x2 in OR 76 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10:1 | Horsepower: | 50/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 30/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 41/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x34mm Keihin carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | Wet Multi-Plate | Primary Drive: | Gears | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel tube | Front Suspension: | Telescopic coil spring air assisted | Rear Suspension: | Swing arm compound linkage to single shock | Front Brake: | Double disc 240 mm | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 529 lbs OR 240 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.2 gallons OR 19.7 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 2.15-19 | Rear: | 130/90-16 |
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| Notes |
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| Ignition: Transistor |