Difference between revisions of "Honda GL1000"

The GL1000 is powered by a water-cooled opposed four (flat four) engine that displaces 999cc. The camshafts of its flat-four engine were driven by cogged belts.  The GL1000 came equipped with [[shaft drive]], as opposed to being chain driven.  This adds a level of smoothness, reduces maintenance, and avoids the problem of chain oil being slung everywhere. Most motorcycles made (by other companies) up to that point used a gas tank mounted in front of the rider, on top of the "backbone" of the bike.  The GL1000 had a "faux" tank, that was nothing more than a cover for the electronics, and a housing for the [[air filter]].  The real tank was located between the two side covers for a lower center of gravity.  It was rumored that the project design had been subcontracted to Porsche and that the original prototype had been fitted with an air-cooled flat-six like the famous Porsche 911 car.  Interestingly enough the [[:Category:Honda GL series|Gold Wing]] would eventually become a flat six with the [[Honda GL1500|GL1500]].