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Honda GL 650 Silver Wing - [1983]
This edition of the Honda GL 650 Silver Wing is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda GL 650 has a 673cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1983 GL 650 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GL 650's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda GL 650 Silver Wing in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda GL 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 673cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 64 bhp (47 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 45.7 lb-ft (61.9 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda GL 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Suzuki GF 250 F Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing.
The 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing has a Power to weight ratio of 270.0 bhp per ton and 192.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 GL 650 competing with the 1986 Suzuki GF 250 F Special Edition [294.9 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GF 250 F [294.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda GL 650 generating around 192.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC [217.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic [217.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.0 secs, this makes the Honda GL 650 Silver Wing similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder (13.7 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder (13.7 secs). This Honda GL 650 Silver Wing also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing and the 2012 Honda NC 700 X
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2012 Honda NC 700 X (0 secs) and the 2003 Kawasaki KLX 400 R (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda GL 650 Silver Wing has a maximum speed of 109mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 GL 650 equals the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing then how about a 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (120 mph) and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 (120 mph).
