Across the 1995, 1999 and 2000 model years, the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 811.3 lb (368 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg).
Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing is heavier than about 80.8% 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 SE Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 811.3 lb (368 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,520 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 110.6 lb-ft (150 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.2 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.49 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.85 cc / lb to 1.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.4 lb / 100 cc to 54 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 857.9 lb (389.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing?
Listed dry weight is 811.3 lb (368 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing 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 SE Gold Wing with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,000.1 lb (453.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.19 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 857.9 lb (389.1 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing 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 SE Gold Wing torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.49 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.