Across 5 covered model years from 1979 to 1983, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 694.5 lb (315 kg) and dry weights ranging from 683.4 lb (310 kg), depending on model year.
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing is lighter than about 54.3% of 47 Honda 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 1100 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 694.5 lb (315 kg) |
| Dry weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,084 cc |
| Torque | 64.9 lb-ft (88 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.35 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb to 1.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63 lb / 100 cc to 64.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 714.6 lb (324.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weight FAQ
How much does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 694.5 lb (315 kg), while dry weight is 683.4 lb (310 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 47 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
Are all Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1979-1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 874.5 lb (396.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.35 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.5 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing have per pound?
The model has about 1.56 cc per lb to 1.59 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing compare with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter than the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.