The Honda GL 1000 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 295 kg (650.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda GL 1000 LTD compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 85th percentile across Honda models.
About 49% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.
About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Honda models.
295 kg — heavier than about 88% of Honda models, or lighter than about 12%.
19 L — larger than about 84% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.50-17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.17:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1976 |
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| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.4 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 295 kg (650.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph) |
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