Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Triumph Trophy Se. 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. Triumph Trophy Se: 133 hp @ 8,900 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Triumph Trophy Se
8.0/10
"The best non-German tourer you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful triple engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Tech-rich spec as standard
Cons
−Screen mechanism can fail expensively
−Soft suspension when fully loaded
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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