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The GL1500SE'96 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1996 and was available in several color schemes: Candy Spectra Red with Italian Red, Pearl Royal Magenta with Purple, Pearl Sierra Green with Toscana Green, or Pearl Glacier White with Summer Blond Metallic. Unlike the Aspencade, it featured two-way adjustable passenger footrests; a footwarming system which directed engine-heated air over the rider's feet and was controlled by a [[fairing]] mounted knob; integrated cornering lights; fully illuminated handlebar and radio switches; rear spoiler-mounted running light and stop light; and a four speaker audio system. The engine was a liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder displacing 1520 cc. Bore and stroke: 71 mm x 64 mm. Compression ratio: 9.8:1. The valve system was a belt-driven SOHC with self-adjusting hydraulic lifters. There were twin carburetors (36mm diaphragm-type CV). The ignition system was a computer controlled electronic device. The starting system, of course, was electric start with no kick-start pedal. The transmission was a 5-speed with an electric reverse. Final drive was supplied by a shaft. The front suspension was a 41 mm fork with TRAC anti-dive and 140 mm travel. The rear suspension had dual shocks of which one was air adjustable from the dash and 150 mm travel. The front tires were 130/70H-18 while the back were 160/80H-16. The front brakes featured dual 296 mm discs with twin piston [[caliper]]s. The rear brake had a single 316 mm disc with twin piston [[caliper]] which was integrated with one front disc. The seat height was 740 mm (29.1"). The wheelbase was 1690 mm (66.5"). The dry weight was 370 kg (816 lb). The fuel capacity was 24 liters (5.3 Imp. Gal., 4.4 US Gal.). The serial number began 1HFSC223*TA800001.