Across the 1995, 1996 and 1997 model years, the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 806.9 lb (366 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg).
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade is heavier than about 73.1% of 13 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 806.9 lb (366 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,520 cc |
| Torque | 110.6 lb-ft (150 Nm) to 112.8 lb-ft (153 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1995 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.56 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.85 cc / lb to 1.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.1 lb / 100 cc to 54 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 853.5 lb (387.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weight FAQ
How much does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weigh?
The source data gives 806.9 lb (366 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 73rd percentile among 13 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
Are all Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade?
A full tank works out to about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) from the listed 6.08 US gal (23 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 995.7 lb (451.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 853.5 lb (387.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 853.5 lb (387.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 13.56 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.76 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 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade have per pound?
The model has about 1.85 cc per lb to 1.88 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.