Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing (1990)

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The Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing is a six-cylinder motorcycle produced in 1990. It has a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1520cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The motorcycle has a tubular steel cradle frame and air-adjustable telescopic forks and Pro-link air-adjustable rear suspension. The front brakes are two piston calipers with 296mm discs, and the rear brake is a single 316mm disc with two piston caliper. The seat height is 763mm, and the dry weight is 360kg with a fuel capacity of 23 liters. The consumption average is 7.5L/100km, and the top speed is 159km/h. The motorcycle produces 72.9kW of power at 5200rpm and 150 Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and shaft drive. The front tire size is 130/70-18, while the rear tire is 160/80-16.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing

Year: 1990


Engine: Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 71 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 150 Nm / 15.3 kgf-m / 111 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Drive: Shaft
Frame: Tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension: Air adjustable telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Pro-link air adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 296 mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 130/70-18
Rear Tyre: 160/80-16
Seat Height: 763 mm / 30.1 in
Dry Weight: 360 kg / 793.7 lb
Fuel Capacity: 23 liters / 6.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 7.5 L/100 km / 13.3 km/l / 31.4 US mpg
Top Speed: 159 km/h / 99 mph

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