The Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing motorcycle dimensions for 1979-1983 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), wheelbase 63.2 in (1,605 mm), and the seat height 31.3 in (795 mm).
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.9 in (735 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 97.4 in (2,475 mm) | 5.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 2 in above median |
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | — | — | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1983 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | — | — | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.3 in (795 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2 in above the category median.
Does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.2 in (1,605 mm), giving the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.
Is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing shorter than most comparable Honda models. 5.3 in below the category median.
Did the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.