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Honda Silver Wing GL500 Motorcycles

1981 Silver Wing (GL500’81)

  • Colors:
    • Candy Muse Red
    • 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.

1982 GL500’82 Silver Wing

  • Colors:
    • Candy Muse Red
    • Sterling Silver Metallic
    • 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

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