Archive for March, 2007

• For 1984 the 1100cc model was replaced by a larger 1200cc engine
• Available colors: Black and Candy Wineberry Red
• The headlight was round with a chrome shell
• The taillight assembly was free-standing and had a ribbed lens.
• Engine: 1182cc opposed four cylinder SOHC liquid-cooled
• Valve: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Drive: Shaft
• Suspension: TRACâ„¢ anti-dive
• Brakes: Interconnected braking system with triple discs
• Accessories: No fairing, winshield, saddlebags, or trunk
• Wheelbase: 1610mm (63.4 in.)
• Dry weight: 272 kg (599.5 lb)
• Seat height: 780mm (30.7 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 22 liters
• Front tire: 130/90-16
• Rear tire: 150/90-15
• Fork oil: 345cc
• Spark plug: DPR8EA-9
• The frame serial number in California began 1HFSC1431EA000001 while in the rest of the U.S. it began 1HFSC1401EA000001.
• The engine serial number (for both California and the rest of the U.S.) began: SC14E-2400107.

The GL650I’83 Silver Wing Interstate 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 they were black on the gray bike. The “HONDA”, “SILVERWING”, and “INTERSTATE” emblems were gold. The bike had the modular seat, trunk, and saddlebag system like the 1981 GL500I.
Engine: 674cc, OHC, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Cam: Automatic cam chain tensioner
Transmission: 5-speed
Drive: Shaft
Brakes: Dual front disc brakes
Rear Suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Linkâ„¢ rear suspension
Luggage: Honda designed and built modular luggage components
Wheelbase: 1496mm (58.9 in)
Seat height: 770 mm(30.3 in.)
Fuel capacity: 17.5 liters (4.6 gal.)
Weight: 241 kg (529.2 lb)
The serial number began JH2RC101*DM000015.

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.
Engine: 674cc, OHC, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Cam: Automatic cam chain tensioner
Transmission: 5-speed with new ratios
Drive: Shaft
Brakes: Dual front disc brakes
Front Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks
Rear Suspension: Pro-Linkâ„¢ rear suspension
Luggage: Modular seat and trunk system
Wheelbase: 1496mm (58.9 in)
Seat height: 775 mm(30.5 in.)
Fuel capacity: 17.5 liters (4.6 gal.)
Weight: 217 kg (478.5 lb)
The serial number began JH2RC100*DM000004.

The GL500I’82 was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Brown. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now vacuum-operated with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC021*CM100001

The GL500I’81 Silver Wing Interstate was sold in 1981 and came in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Cosmo Black Metallic. The pinstripes were gold. The bike had a Pro-Link suspension and a dual front disc brake. The modular seat and trunk design had three configurations: A dual seat with no trunk; a solo seat with a small trunk, a solo seat with a backrest and a large trunk. The saddlebags were removable. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC021*BM000007

The GL500’82 Silver Wing was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Brown. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now vacuum-operated with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC020*CM100001

The Honda Silver Wing, designated GL500’81, was sold in 1981. Two colors were available: Candy Muse Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. Three configurations of seat and trunk design were available: dual seat with no trunk, solo seat with a small trunk, solo seat with backrest and a large trunk. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC0200BM000022.