GL500 Specifications
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The GL500 was released in 1981 as a middleweight touring machine; utilising the TI CX500 power plant, it boasted a fully revised frame with better brakes and suspension than the original CX500s. The specs sheet is a work in progress:
GL500 Specifications
Dimensions
|
GL500 |
GL500 Interstate |
| Length |
2,207mm (86.9") |
2,305mm (90.7") |
| Width |
875mm (34.4") |
| Height |
1,178mm (46.4") |
1,505mm (59.2") |
| Wheelbase |
1,495mm (58.8") |
| Seat height |
788mm (31") |
778mm (30.6") |
| Foot peg height |
322mm (12.7") |
315mm (12.4") |
| Ground clearance |
132mm (5.2") |
127mm (5") |
| Dry weight |
207kg (456lb) |
230kg (507lb) |
| Wet weight |
224kg (494lb) |
247kg (547lb) |
Frame specifications
|
GL500 |
GL500 Interstate |
| Frame type |
Diamond |
| Front suspension type |
Telescopic forks |
| Front suspension travel |
150mm (5.9") |
| Front suspension air pressure |
11-17psi |
| Front wheel |
19" |
| Front tyre |
3.50 S19-4PR |
Regional Variants
Australia
Australia did not get the GL500 variants.
North America
The GL500 was sold in both years here - 1981 and 1982.
North America didn't get the GL500C.
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