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.

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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