General information |
Model
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Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE |
Year
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1996 |
Category
|
Touring |
Rating
|
3.5 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
1520.0 ccm (92.75 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power
|
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
|
193.0 km/h (119.9 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
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Carburettor. 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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
|
372.0 kg (820.1 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
394.0 kg (868.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2688 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Overall length
|
2615 mm (103.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
955 mm (37.6 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
115 mm (4.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Red, green |
Starter
|
Electric |
Comments
|
Electric reverse |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 10W-40 |
Oil filter
|
Fram PH6017A |
Brake fluid
|
DOT 4 |
Coolant
|
4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
Battery
|
Y50-N18L-A3 |
Spark plugs
|
NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Idle speed
|
800 +/- 100 RPM |
Tire pressure front
|
33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Fork tube size
|
41 mm (1.6 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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