Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing Sport (1996-07)
The Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing Sport is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1996 to 2007. It is equipped with a four-stroke, opposed boxer six-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1520cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. This liquid-cooled engine has a maximum power output of 72.9 kW or 100 horsepower at a rate of 5200 rpm and can generate up to 150 Nm or 15.3 kgf-m or 111 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission that drives the shaft. The bike frames a tubular steel cradle, front air adjustable telescopic forks, and rear Pro-link air adjustable suspension. It also features front and rear brakes consisting of 2 x 296 mm discs with two-piston calipers and a single 316 mm disc with a two-piston caliper, respectively. The front and rear tires sizes are 130/70-18 and 160/80-16. It has a seat height of 763mm or 30.1 inches and a dry weight of 360 kg or 793.7 pounds. Also, it has a 23L or 6.1 US gal fuel capacity and an average fuel consumption rating of 7.5 L/100 km or 13.3 km/l or 31.4 US mpg. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 159 km/h or 99 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing
Year: 1996 – 07
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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