Across 4 covered model years from 1984 to 1987, the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 734.1 lb (333 kg).
Honda GL 1200 DX 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 1200 DX Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing is heavier than about 92.5% of 166 Honda 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 1200 DX Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 734.1 lb (333 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,181 cc |
| Torque | 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing weight FAQ
How much does the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 734.1 lb (333 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 92nd percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Are all Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1987 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 914.1 lb (414.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 6.23 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 large is the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.61 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 281.6 lb (127.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda GL 1200 DX 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.