1996 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE

Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE 1996


1996 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE
Year 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 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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