Is the Honda Silver Wing overpriced now?
The baby Gold Wing became overpriced and Honda decided to stop there. For more on the 650cc Silver Wing, check out this Retrospective from Rider Magazine. From back in the days when bikes came with proper tool kits.
What was the name of the 1983 Honda Silver Wing?
1983 Honda GL650I Silver Wing Interstate. Somewhere in there Honda decided it would be infinitely cool if the CX were also known as a go-fast kind of motorcycle, and bolted on a turbocharger and fuel injection to the 1982 CX500T. That set the world back on its butt, but the turbocharging craze—which cost all
When did the Honda Silver Wing Interstate come out?
In 1981 the GL500 did appear as the Silver Wing, with a little 15-liter trunk that fit in place on the back seat for the go-to-work rider. Along with that was the full touring GL500I, I for Interstate like the Gold Wing Interstate, with a fairing and removable saddlebags.
Is the Honda Silver Wing a solo bike?
A very sensible motorcycle, this midsize touring bike, but perhaps too sensible for the American buyer. When you see a hundred or a thousand Gold Wingers together, more than half of them are running solo, and this Silver Wing was a perfect ride for a solo guy or gal.
How much does a 1983 Honda Silverwing cost?
1983 Honda Silver Wing , Well maintained and serviced Honda GL650 “Silverwing” with many new replacement parts. 67 Horsepowers, plenty of torque.Runs well, everythying in top shape. Perfect for touring and city use, 50 miles a Gallon. Trouble free shaft drive, watercooled, with original replacement trunk. $2,500.00 8013309020
A very sensible motorcycle, this midsize touring bike, but perhaps too sensible for the American buyer. When you see a hundred or a thousand Gold Wingers together, more than half of them are running solo, and this Silver Wing was a perfect ride for a solo guy or gal.
In 1981 the GL500 did appear as the Silver Wing, with a little 15-liter trunk that fit in place on the back seat for the go-to-work rider. Along with that was the full touring GL500I, I for Interstate like the Gold Wing Interstate, with a fairing and removable saddlebags.
Is the Honda GL650I Silver Wing Interstate?
1983 Honda GL650I Silver Wing Interstate. The model had a modest success here; nothing earthshaking like the CB750 of 1969 nor the GL1000 of 1975, but a good platform to be expanded on. Put on a slightly stepped saddle and a smaller tank and call it a Custom. Next move?