Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g. Honda Gl500 Silverwing: 50 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Cfmoto 1250tr-g: ~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market) hp, ~299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
143 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
299 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market)
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets)
Top Speed
175 km/h
~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
~299 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
7.0/10
"A rewarding vintage tourer for patient, mechanically-sympathetic riders only."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Smooth 80-degree V-twin character
+Surprisingly capable two-up touring
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly scarce
−Carbs always need rebuilding
−Underpowered for modern highways
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
7.5/10
"Serious touring capability at a price that embarrasses European rivals."
Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+Heated grips standard fit
+Smooth mid-range torque
Cons
−Soft suspension from factory
−Patchy independent dealer network
−Plasticky switchgear feel
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