Honda GL1200 (1985)

The Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Aspencade SE-i 10th Anniversary motorcycle was released in 1985 with a four-stroke, opposed boxer four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1182cc. The bike features liquid cooling, electronic ignition, and an electric starter, and can reach a maximum power of 70.1 kW/94 hp at 7000 rpm. Its transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive shaft. The bike has a front suspension with air-assisted spring and 4-position anti-dive, as well as a rear suspension with twin adjustable shocks. Front brakes include 2 x 276 mm discs and 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 296 mm disc and 2-piston caliper brake. The Honda GL1200 has a seat height of 780 mm and a dry weight of 330 kg. Its fuel capacity is 22 litres, and it has an average fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km. The motorcycle is capable of reaching a top speed of 243 km/h and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 13.3 sec at 145 km/h. Manuals are available for the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Aspencade SE-i online, including features and specifications documentation, Honda Parts Manual, Haynes Workshop Manual, Audio Installation Manual and starter rebuild manual. There is also an electrical schematic manual for the GL1200L Limited SE-i and manuals for the Hondaline Audio System and CB System. Audio component interface and amplifier service manuals from Panasonic can also be found online.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade SE-i 10th Anniversary

Year: 1985
Engine: Four stroke, Opposed boxer four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1182 cc / 72.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4x 32 mm Keihin carbs
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 7000 rpm (rear tyre 62.6 kW / 83.9 hp @ 7250 rpm)
Max Torque: 104.9 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Rake: 30 degrees
Trail: 120 mm / 4.6 in.
Front Suspension: Telescopic with air assisted spring and 4-position anti-dive.
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension: Twin adjustable shocks
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 276 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 130/90 H16
Rear Tyre: 150/90 H15
Dimensions: 2355 mm / 92.7 in.
Wheelbase: 1610 mm / 63.4 in.
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in.
Dry-Weight: 330 kg / 728 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 41 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.3 sec 145 km/h / 90 mph
Top Speed: 243 km/h / 151 mp/h
Review: Gold wing History
Manuals: Features and specifications (200 KB) GL1200 84-85 Honda Parts Manual (4.0 MB) GL1200 84-87 Audio Installation Manual (2.2 MB) GL1200 84-87 Haynes Workshop Manual (33.7 MB) GL1200 86-87 Honda Parts Manual (4.0 MB) GL1200 Audio Component Interface Diagram (15 KB) GL1200 Honda Parts Manual (11.6 MB) GL1200 Hondaline Audio System Installation Manual (2.2 MB) GL1200 Hondaline CB System Installation Manual (1.6 MB) GL1200 Starter Rebuild Manual (168 KB) GL1200L Limited SEi Electrical Schematic (1.8 MB) Panasonic RM-1100 Audio Cassette-Radio Service Manual (3.2 MB) Panasonic RM-1200 Audio Cassette Radio Service Manual Supplement (798 KB) Panasonic RM-M1100 Audio Amplifier Service Manual (750 KB)