Difference between revisions of "Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing"
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|engine = Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder | |engine = Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 71.1mm x 71.1mm | |bore_stroke = 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
Revision as of 20:41, 23 November 2019
Honda GLX 1500 Gold Wing | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1989 - 1994 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
Horsepower | 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 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed manual Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Air adjustable telescopic forks Rear: Pro-link air adjustable |
Brakes | Front: Double disc 296 mm Rear: Single disc 316 mm |
Front Tire | 130/70-18 |
Rear Tire | 160/80-16 |
Seat Height | 30.0 inches (762 mm) |
Weight | 377.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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
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.