The Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing Sport is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1996 to 2007. It is equipped with a four-stroke, opposed boxer six-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1520cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. This liquid-cooled engine has a maximum power output of 72.9 kW or 100 horsepower at a rate of 5200 rpm and can generate up to 150 Nm or 15.3 kgf-m or 111 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission that drives the shaft. The bike frames a tubular steel cradle, front air adjustable telescopic forks, and rear Pro-link air adjustable suspension. It also features front and rear brakes consisting of 2 x 296 mm discs with two-piston calipers and a single 316 mm disc with a two-piston caliper, respectively. The front and rear tires sizes are 130/70-18 and 160/80-16. It has a seat height of 763mm or 30.1 inches and a dry weight of 360 kg or 793.7 pounds. Also, it has a 23L or 6.1 US gal fuel capacity and an average fuel consumption rating of 7.5 L/100 km or 13.3 km/l or 31.4 US mpg. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 159 km/h or 99 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing
| Year | 1996 – 07 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 71 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 150 Nm / 15.3 kgf-m / 111 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air adjustable telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link air adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/70-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-16 |
| Seat Height | 763 mm / 30.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 360 kg / 793.7 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 liters / 6.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 7.5 L/100 km / 13.3 km/l / 31.4 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 159 km/h / 99 mph |
