Honda GL1500SE

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Honda GL1500SE
Manufacturer
Also called Gold Wing SE
Production 1990-2000
Class Tourer
Spark Plug NGK DPR7EA-9
Battery YUASA Y50-N18L-A3
Final Drive Shaft
Front Tire 130/70-18
Rear Tire 160/80-16
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda GL1500SE is more commonly known as the Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition. You may be looking for the GL1500 Gold Wing, GL1500A Aspencade, or GL1500C Valkyrie.

1990

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition



The GL1500SE'90 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1990 and was available in one color scheme: Pearl White with Eagle Silver Metallic and Ocean Gray Metallic. The windshield had two built-in vents. The rear spoiler had an integrated stop light. Foot-warmer vents were added. The switch labels were illuminated. The serial number began 1HFSC223*LA200001.

1991

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'91 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1991 and was available in one color scheme: Sunflash Gold Metallic with Valiant Brown Metallic. Like the Interstate, it had 10th anniversary serial number plate and logos. The serial number began 1HFSC223*MA300001.


1992

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'92 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1992 and was available in one color scheme: Barbados Blue Metallic with Laguna Blue Metallic. The serial number began 1HFSC223*NA400001.


1993

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'93 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1993 and was available in one of four color schemes: Barbados Blue Metallic with Light Teal, Pearl Glacier White, Pearl Glacier White with Light Blue, or Pearl Coronado Blue with Light Blue. A CB radio and dual rear speakers were standard. The serial number began 1HFSC223*PA500001.


1994

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'94 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1994 and was available in one of four colors: Pearl Bermuda Green, Pearl Atlantis Blue, Candy Spectra Red, or Pearl Glacier White. The serial number began 1HFSC223*RA600001.

1995

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'95 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1995 and was available in one of four color schemes: Pearl Royal Magenta with Purple, Pearl Sierra Green with Toscana Green, Candy Spectra Red with Italian Red, or Pearl Glacier White. The suspension had a different calibration. The bike displayed special 20th anniversary badging. The trunk and saddlebag inner liners were upgraded. The serial number began 1HFSC223*SA700001.


1996

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red
1996 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Special Edition in Red


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 calipers. 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.

1997

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'97 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1997 and was available in one of four color schemes: Candy Spectra Red with Spectra Red, Pearl Sonoma Green with Dark Green, Pearl Glacier White with Silver, or Pearl Sapphire Black. The handlebar switches and controls used internationally approved symbols. Many transmission and clutch parts were the same as Valkyrie parts. The serial number began 1HFSC223*VA900001.


1998

1990 Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition


The GL1500SE'98 Gold Wing SE (Special Edition) was sold in 1998 and was available in one of four color schemes: Black-Z, Candy Spectra Red with Garnet Red, Pearl Chaparral Beige with Dark Chaparral Beige, Pearl Twilight Silver with Dark Twilight Silver, or Pearl Glacier White with Ocean Gray Metallic. The cylinder head covers were new and the design of the logo emblems were also new. The speedometer and tachometer had white faces. The serial number began 1HFSC223*WA000001.



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