Across the 1981 and 1982 model years, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 727.5 lb (330 kg).
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate is heavier than about 98.8% of 43 Honda classic 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 1100 Gold Wing Interstate weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 727.5 lb (330 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,084 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 727.5 lb (330 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1981-1982 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 907.5 lb (411.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 282.2 lb (128 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.