Honda GL400 Goldwing (1979)

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.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL 400 Custom

Year: 1979

Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 80 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods

Capacity: 396 cc / 24.2 cub in.

Bore x Stroke: 73 47.4 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Ignition: Transistor

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 31.4 Nm / 3.2 kgf-m / 23.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual chocks

Front Brakes: Single disc, 275 mm, 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Drum, 160 mm

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 3.75-18

Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 11 L / 2.9 US gal