Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Cfmoto 650gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Cfmoto 650gt. 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 650gt: 61 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
Cfmoto 650gt
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
61 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
229 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
61 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical 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 650gt
7.5/10
"Sensible, capable tourer that rewards pragmatic riders over brand loyalists."
Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Effective long-distance fairing
Cons
−Parts availability still inconsistent
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Brand perception still recovering
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