Across the 1975, 1976 and 1977 model years, the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 650.4 lb (295 kg) and dry weights ranging from 601.9 lb (273 kg), depending on model year.
Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing is heavier than about 80.2% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 650.4 lb (295 kg) |
| Dry weight | 601.9 lb (273 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Power | 82 hp |
| Torque | 61.2 lb-ft (83 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.61 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.93 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.41 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 633.1 lb (287.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weight FAQ
What does the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 650.4 lb (295 kg) for wet/running weight and 601.9 lb (273 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1975-1977 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 830.4 lb (376.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.61 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 22nd percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 633.1 lb (287.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 48.5 lb (22 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.