1983 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing. Image credits - Glen Ridout.
General information
Motorcycle name
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing
Year
1983
Category
Touring
Rating
4.0 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches)
Engine type
Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
83.0 HP (60.6 kW )) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs)
Top speed
192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
Compression
9.2:1
Bore x stroke
75.0 x 61.4 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. 4 x 30 mm Keihin
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition
Electronic
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Fuel consumption
6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Full duplex cradle
Rake (fork angle)
29.2°
Trail
132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front suspension
Adjustable telehydraulic fork.
Front wheel travel
148 mm (5.8 inches)
Rear suspension
Swinging arm with adjustable shocks absorbers.
Rear wheel travel
80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire
110/90-19
Rear tire
130/90-17
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
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
315.0 kg (694.5 pounds)
Seat height
795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length
2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Wheelbase
1605 mm (63.2 inches)
Fuel capacity
19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
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