Honda GL1100 Goldwing (1980)

The Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing motorcycle was introduced in 1980 with a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, four cylinders in an opposed boxer configuration, and two valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1085 cubic inches and produces a maximum power of 81 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 64.9 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The transmission is five-speed and the final drive is via a shaft. The motorcycle has a rake of 29.2 degrees and a trail of 133 mm. The front suspension is an adjustable telehydraulic fork, with a front wheel travel of 148 mm. The rear suspension is a swinging arm with adjustable shock absorbers, with a rear wheel travel of 80 mm. The front brakes consist of two 232 mm discs, with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 250 mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle’s frame is made of steel and has a full duplex cradle. Its dimensions are 2340 mm in length, 1605 mm in wheelbase, and a seat height of 795 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 267 kg and the fuel capacity is 20 litres. The consumption average is 6.0 L/100 km or 40 mpg. The motorcycle can reach standing quarter-mile speeds of 173.8 km/h or 108 mph in 12.4 seconds.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1085 / 66.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 61.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4 x 30 mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59 kW / 81 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 88 Nm / 9.0 kgf-m / 64.9 lb-ft. @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Rake: 29.2 degrees
Trail: 133 mm / 5.3 in.
Front Suspension: Adjustable telehydraulic fork.

Front Wheel Travel: 148 mm / 5.8 in.
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm with adjustable shocks absorbers.
Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc ,1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-17
Frame: Steel, full duplex cradle
Dimensions: Length: 2340 mm / 92 in.
Wheelbase: 1605 mm / 63.2 in.
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.3 in.
Dry Weight: 267 kg / 589 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.0 L/100 km / 16.9 km/l / 40 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 173.8 km/h / 108 mph

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