Across the 1996, 1997 and 1998 model years, the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 868.6 lb (394 kg) and dry weights ranging from 820.1 lb (372 kg), depending on model year.
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE 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 1500 Gold Wing SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE is heavier than about 84% 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 1500 Gold Wing SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 868.6 lb (394 kg) |
| Dry weight | 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 1996 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 | 12.74 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.49 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54 lb / 100 cc to 57.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 857.9 lb (389.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE weight FAQ
What does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 868.6 lb (394 kg) for wet/running weight and 820.1 lb (372 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 1500 Gold Wing SE heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 84th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1996-1998 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.08 US gal (23 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.8 lb (17.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,048.6 lb (475.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 857.9 lb (389.1 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 SE dry-to-wet weight difference?
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.
What is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.74 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.49 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.75 cc per lb to 1.85 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.