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Honda GL400 Goldwing (1979)

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Honda GL400 Goldwing (1979)

At a glance

Capacity
396 cc / 24.2 cub in.
Power
29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque
31.4 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

The full picture.

The Honda GL400 Goldwing was produced in 1979 by Honda. It has an engine with a capacity of 396cc and a maximum power of 40hp at 9500 rpm. The engine is cooled by liquid and has an ignition system that functions using a transistor. The bike starts with the help of an electric motor. The motorcycle has a maximum torque of 31.4 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.2 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a final drive that operates by shaft. The front and rear suspensions consist of telescopic forks and dual chocks, respectively. The front brake features a single disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a drum, 160 mm. The front and rear tires are 3.25-19 and 3.75-18, respectively. The motorcycle weighs 216 kg / 476 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 11 L / 2.9 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 400 Custom

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1979
EngineFour stroke, longitudinal 80 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Capacity396 cc / 24.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke73 47.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
IgnitionTransistor
StartingElectric
Max Power29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque31.4 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveShaft
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual chocks
Front BrakesSingle disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper
Rear BrakesDrum, 160 mm
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.75-18
Dry Weight216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity11 L / 2.9 US gal