1982 Honda Touring Bike reviews

You are going to absolutely LOVE THIS BIKE no matter where you ride - by the ocean, under the canopy lined streets, the highway or around town! I used to own this same motorcycle in 1980 and liked it so much, I bought another one. Very well made, reliable, inexpensive for the shop to do the yearly maintenance. It is big enough for the highway and yet sill maneuverable in the parking lot. This is the perfect size. I used to put my g/f on the back and ride all over and she was comfortable too. I n 1985, I bought a Honda 650 Nighthawk and it was too little and too light for the highway. I will miss it but I do not ride anymore though I do start it up every week and listen to it purr. It has comfortable seats and only 9500 miles. The shop went over everything last year and did whatever it needed. Put on new tires, new battery, new plugs, etc. I wanted it to be in tip top shape. Maybe I put on 100 - 150 miles since then. You will love it too. It shines and I get compliments on it, just like you will and it will make you SMILE! Show less

As a new rider this is a great beginner bike. Smooth ride, enough power for the interstate, plenty of storage for trips. My husband rides his Silverwing when we ride together (he also has a Goldwing). I have put 2000 miles on mine since last of August. Took the MSF course, they suggest getting used 500-600 cc bike to start out on. I don't know if I will give this one up. Even if I get something a litter bigger (800 cc) later, I'll probably keep this one. Everywhere we go people think it's a bigger displacement and are surprised when we tell them it's 500 cc. We take overnight trips on them and I drive mine around town. We've had no problems with them even though one non-Honda dealer tried to discourage our purchase of them stating they tend to run hot(?) Show less

It's 19 years old now but it's light, torquie and run like a top. It does seem to weez a bit quickly as the revs build but that's just my opinion. Keep in mind that my other to bikes are a 98 ZX-9R and a 2001 YZ250N - 2 stroke. Show less

This is the best motorcycle I have ever owned. I paid $1100 for a 1982 model in 1985 and put 52,000mi. on it and the only maintenance that I did was changing the oil (20w50 Castor)and put on tires. I did not even change the spark plugs! I rode the bike from Sacramento, California to Dallas, Texas the long way. I went through the Sierras, and all points in between, 1976mi., 47hrs.10mins. And I had a steady 68 to 78mph., 41.1mpg avg.. 47mpg high and 36mpg were low. this was not the fastest or the sexiest bike I have ever owned, but it was the most reliable and the most economical.. Show less

I got this for my starter bike and I love it! Comfortable, runs good, great for beginners, love it! Show less

In 1982 the Silverwing Interstate was probably the best midsize touring bike available for the money. Though not a powerhouse the bike was (and is) very smooth and comfortable. The bike was still capable of 14-second quarter-mile times however. Comfort was not a problem on these bikes, nor was available storage space. Reliability was and is quite excellent as well. The only maintenance item of any concern is the mechanical seal at the water pump located between the engine and trans case. This item is pricey to repair and should not be attempted at home. The seal failure usually occurs around 25 to 35K. The engine should last 85 to 100K with normal maintenance, before needing anything major. Values from $700 to $2500 U.S. have been placed on this bike. A couple from England toured all of South America on a lesser model of this machine (CX500) two up! successfully! 1982 is nearing 20 years ago; with this in mind the bike could be considered excellent indeed. Show less