Editing Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing



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|name             = Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing
|photo=honda-glx-1500-gold-wing-1994-2000-2.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Honda
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1989 - 1994
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Touring
|engine           = Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|compression      = 9.8:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 5200RPM
|torque           = 110.64 ft/lbs (150.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-Speed manual <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Air adjustable telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Pro-link air adjustable
|brakes           =Front: Double disc 296 mm <br>Rear: Single disc 316 mm
|front_tire       = {{tire|130/70-18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|160/80-16}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 30.0 inches (762 mm)
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 377.0 kg
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|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
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The '''[[Honda]] GLX 1500 Gold Wing''' was a Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1989 and 1994. Max [[torque]] was 110.64 ft/lbs (150.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM.  

==Engine==
A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1520.0 cubic centimeters.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 130/70-18 front [[tire]] and a 160/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc 296 mm in the front and a Single disc 316 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a  Air adjustable telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link air adjustable.  

==1989 Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing==

All this was carried through to the latest model - the 1988 GLX1500, the ultimate full dresser and with a major engine change. Bigger than ever, the new Gold Wing's motive power is now a flat, six-cylinder engine.


==1994 - 2000 Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing==
[[File:honda-glx-1500-gold-wing-1994-2000-2.jpg|600px|1994 - 2000 Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing]]
[[File:honda-glx-1500-gold-wing-1994-2000-1.jpg|600px|1994 - 2000 Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing]]
[[File:honda-glx-1500-gold-wing-1994-2000-0.jpg|600px|1994 - 2000 Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing]]

The maximum power of the Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing was 73.5 kW or nearly 100 hp at 5200 rpm. With a maximum torque of 150 Nm or 15.3 kgm at 4000 rpm the GL1500 had an impressive tractive power. Furthermore the GLX 1500 was provided with five gears of which the last one was an overdrive. With a fuel tank capacity of well over 23 Litresa fairly radius of action could be achieved. The dry weight was well over 360 kg.

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