Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Honda Ntv 650 Revere
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Honda Ntv 650 Revere. 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 Ntv 650 Revere: 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 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 Ntv 650 Revere
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
56 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
238 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
60 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 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 Ntv 650 Revere
7.5/10
"Reliable, underrated commuter that rewards patient, sensible riders generously."
Pros
+Indestructible Honda V-twin engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
Cons
−Scarce original spare parts
−Uninspiring outright performance
−Suspension linkage rots badly
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