MuZ Silver Star Classic 500 vs Honda GL 500 Silver Wing (1995)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MuZ Silver Star Classic 500stacks up against the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ Silver Star Classic 500Honda GL 500 Silver Wing
Model year19951983
Price
Engine494 cc497 cc
Horsepower34 hp50 hp
Torque34 Nm
Weight146 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires3.50-19 / 130/90-16

MuZ Silver Star Classic 500 vs Honda GL 500 Silver Wing — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ Silver Star Classic 500 and the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ Silver Star Classic 500 brings 34 hp in a 146 kg package, while the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing counters with 50 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: