For the 1983 model year, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 727.5 lb (330 kg).
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe 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 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe is heavier than about 56.4% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 De Luxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 727.5 lb (330 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,084 cc |
| Power | 83 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.77 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 727.5 lb (330 kg).
Is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 56th percentile among 47 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
How much does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe 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 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 907.5 lb (411.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.41 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe from the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 15.4 lb (7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing De Luxe feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.