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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