For the 1978 model year, the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 650.4 lb (295 kg).
Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing is lighter than about 57.4% 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 1000 LTD Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 650.4 lb (295 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing weight FAQ
What is the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 650.4 lb (295 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 43rd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 830.4 lb (376.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.8% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.54 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing from the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 61.7 lb (28 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda GL 1000 LTD Gold Wing weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.