Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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