Honda GL1100 Aspencade (1982-83)

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The Honda GL1100 Aspencade motorcycle, produced between 1982-1983, had a four-stroke, opposed boxer four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1085 / 66.2 cubic inches. Its maximum power and torque output were 59 kW / 81 hp @ 7000 rpm and 88 Nm / 9.0 kgf-m / 64.9 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm respectively. The bike had a liquid-cooled system with four 30mm Keihin carbs and electronic ignition. The GL1100 Aspencade had a five-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The bike’s rake was at 29.2 degrees with a trail of 132 mm / 5.2 in. The suspension consisted of an adjustable telehydraulic fork in the front and a swinging arm with adjustable shock absorbers in the rear. Brakes had two 232 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and a single 250 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear. The bike had a seat height of 795 mm / 31.3 in and weighed 310 kg / 683 lbs (dry weight) and 347 kg / 764 lbs (wet weight). The GL1100 Aspencade had a fuel capacity of 20 litres / 5.3 US gal and had an average fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km. The bike had a top speed of 215.6 km/h / 134 mph and could do standing 1/4 mile in 12.9 sec / 153.9 km/h / 95.6 mph. Manuals for its parts and features, including Clarion Type I Radio Installation Manual and Haynes Owners Workshop Manual, are available.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Aspencade

Year: 1982-83


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: 132 mm / 5.2 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: 310 kg / 683 lbs
Wet Weight: 347 kg / 764 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.0 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.4 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 sec / 153.9 km/h / 95.6 mph
Top Speed: 215.6 km/h / 134 mph
Manuals: Clarion Type I Radio Installation Manual (5.2 MB) Clarion Type II CB Intercom Cassette Installation Manual (1.6 MB) Clarion Type II Radio Installation Manual (525 KB) Clarion Type II Radio Operating Manual (2.1 MB) Cycle Innovations Installation and Troubleshooting Guide (10.4 MB) Clarion Type II Multichanger Audio Pinouts (29 KB) features and specifications (200 KB) GL1000 and GL1100 Starter Rebuild Manual (169 KB) GL1100 1979-81 Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (27.1 MB) GL1100 80-82 Honda Parts Manual (1.6 MB) GL1100 80-83 Parts Manual (5.4 MB) GL1100 Hondaline Fairing Install (1.3 MB) GL1100 Interstate 1982 Color Schematic (463 KB) GL1100 Interstate 1983 Color Schematic Diagram (500 KB) GL1100 Standard 1980 – 1982 Color Schematic Diagram (620 KB) GL1100 Standard 1983 Color Schematic Diagram (517 KB)

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