Honda GL 650 Silver Wing Interstate (1983)

The 1983 Honda GL 650 Silver Wing Interstate is a four-stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin motorcycle with a capacity of 673cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. It has a liquid cooling system, 2 x 34mm Keihin carbs, and a transistor ignition system. The bike produces a maximum power of 47.5 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 45.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm. The Honda GL 650 has a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. Its front suspension is a telescopic coil spring air-assisted system and its rear suspension is a swing arm compound linkage to single shock mechanism. The front brakes are 2 x 240 mm discs with 2 piston calipers and the rear brake is a drum system. The bike has a dry weight of 217 kg / 478 lbs and a fuel capacity of 17.5 litres / 4.62 US gal, with an average consumption of 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 13.6 seconds and the top speed is 175 km/h / 109 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 650 Silver Wing Interstate

Year: 1983
Engine: Four-stroke. longitudinal 800 V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Capacity: 673 cc / 41.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 63 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 2 x 34 mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition: Transistor
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 47.5 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 45.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic coil spring air assisted
Rear Suspension: Swing arm compound linkage to single shock
Front Brakes: 2 x 240 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.15-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dry Weight: 217 kg / 478 lbs
Wet Weight: 240 kg / 529 lbs
Oil Capacity: 3.9 L / 4.1 US quarts
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.62 US gal
Reserve: 2.6 L / 0.69 US gal
Consumption average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.6 sec
Top Speed: 175 km/h / 109 mph