General information |
Model
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Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing |
Model year
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1976 |
Category
|
Classic |
Rating
|
3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power output
|
82.0 HP (59.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
|
83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) |
Top speed
|
196.0 km/h (121.8 mph) |
Compression
|
9.2:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
72.0 x 61.4 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. 4 x 32mm Keihin |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
|
5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
|
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Swing arm, twin shocks |
Rear wheel travel
|
105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Front tire
|
3.50-19 |
Rear tire
|
4.50-17 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
232 mm (9.1 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter
|
250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
273.0 kg (601.9 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
295.0 kg (650.4 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.3004 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1525 mm (60.0 inches) |
Overall length
|
2630 mm (103.5 inches) |
Overall width
|
955 mm (37.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1545 mm (60.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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