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Honda Silver Wing Interstate (GL650I) Motorcycles

1983 GL650I’83 Silver Wing Interstate

  • It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic or Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic
  • The stripes on the red bike were red, but they were black on the gray bike
  • The “HONDA”, “SILVERWING”, and “INTERSTATE” emblems were gold
  • The bike had the modular seat, trunk, and saddlebag system like the 1981 GL500I.

 

Engine 674cc, OHC, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Cam Automatic cam chain tensioner
Transmission 5-speed
Drive Shaft
Brakes Dual front disc brakes
Rear Suspension Air-adjustable Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Rear Suspension Air-adjustable Pro-LinkTM rear suspension
Luggage Honda designed and built modular luggage components
Wheelbase 1496mm (58.9 in)
Seat height 770 mm(30.3 in.)
Fuel capacity 17.5 liters (4.6 gal.)
Weight 241 kg (529.2 lb)

The serial number began JH2RC101*DM000015.