For the 1976 model year, the Honda GL 1000 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 650.4 lb (295 kg).
Honda GL 1000 LTD 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.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda GL 1000 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1000 LTD 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| 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 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda GL 1000 LTD weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 650.4 lb (295 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda GL 1000 LTD weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 47 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda GL 1000 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda GL 1000 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 830.4 lb (376.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How many cc does the Honda GL 1000 LTD have per pound?
The model has about 1.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda GL 1000 LTD compare with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 61.7 lb (28 kg) lighter than the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda GL 1000 LTD easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.