Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

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

Overall length
92.1 in (2,340 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
63.2 in (1,605 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.3 in (795 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length92.1 in (2,340 mm)
Observed category range: 86 in (2,185 mm) to 103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Wheelbase63.2 in (1,605 mm)
Observed category range: 57.3 in (1,455 mm) to 70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Seat height31.3 in (795 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (681 mm) to 33.1 in (841 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length28th percentile
This model
92.1 in (2,340 mm)
Category median
97.4 in (2,475 mm)
5.3 in below the category median from 20 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase21st percentile
This model
63.2 in (1,605 mm)
Category median
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
3.3 in below the category median from 35 comparable Honda models.
Seat height82nd percentile
This model
31.3 in (795 mm)
Category median
29.3 in (744 mm)
2 in above the category median from 36 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

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.