Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Honda GL 500 Silver Wing weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing is heavier than about 88.8% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda GL 500 Silver Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.96 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 104.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 500 Silver Wing weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.96 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 81.6 lb (37 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.