1996 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade. Image credits - Jay Beeler.
General information
Motorcycle name
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade
Year model
1996
Type
Touring
Rating
3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
1520.0 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)
Type of engine
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Effect
100.0 HP (73.0 kW )) @ 5200 RPM
Torque
150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Top speed
159.0 km/h (98.8 mph)
Compression
9.8:1
Bore x stroke
71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Fuel consumption
7.50 litres/100 km (13.3 km/l or 31.36 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
174.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Tubular steel cradle
Front suspension
Air adjustable telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Pro-link air adjustable
Front tire
130/70-18
Rear tire
160/80-16
Front brakes
Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter
296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter
316 mm (12.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
370.0 kg (815.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2703 HP/kg
Seat height
765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel capacity
23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
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