Honda GL650 Silver Wing: review, history, specs
Class: standard / touring
Production: 1983
Related: Honda CX650
Predecessor: Honda GL500 Silver Wing
| Models | |
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| Honda GL650 Silver Wing
(North America) 1983 |
Honda GL650 Silver Wing Interstate
(North America) 1983 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | North America | Name: Honda GL650 Silver Wing + Interstate
Frame: JH2RC100*DM~ + JH2RC101*DM~ |
Specifications
Honda GL650 Silver Wing: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2215 mm / 87,2 in – GL650
2305 mm / 90,7 in – GL650 Interstate |
| Overall width | 890 mm / 35,0 in – GL650
885 mm / 34,8 in – GL650 Interstate | |
| Overall height | 1184 mm / 46,6 in – GL650
1480 mm / 58,3 in – GL650 Interstate | |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58,9 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in – GL650
145 mm / 5,7 in – GL650 Interstate | |
| Seat height | 775 mm / 30,5 in – GL650
770 mm / 30,3 in – GL650 Interstate | |
| Dry weight | 217 kg / 478 lbs – GL650
240 kg / 529 lbs – GL650 Interstate | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 234 kg / 516 lbs – GL650
257 kg / 567 lbs – GL650 Interstate | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Pro-Link with air-assisted mono-shock, 110 mm / 4,3 in | |
| Front tire size | 3.50H 19-4PR | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 (67H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 240 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,6 l / 4,6 US gal (reserve – 2,5 l) | |
| Trail | 117 mm (4,6 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2 cylinders V-twin 80° longitudinal | |
| Bore & Stroke | 82,5 x 63,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 674 cm³ (41,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | OHV, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 64,0 hp (47,5 kW) / 8000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 62,0 Nm (6,3 kg*m) / 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,2 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 167 km/h (104 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin VB 35 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 2.144 | |
| Final reduction | 3.091 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.714 1.280 1.036 0.839 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC generator, 12V 252W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah | |
Images
Honda GL650 Silver Wing: images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda GL650 Silver Wing: video.
Manuals
Honda GL650 Silver Wing: manuals, parts, microfiches.