The Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing motorcycle dimensions for 1984-1987 is length 92.7 in (2,355 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), and the seat height 30.7 in (780 mm).
Honda GL 1200 DX 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 30.7 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.4% 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 29.3 in (745 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 | 92.7 in (2,355 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 10 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 5.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | About the same as median |
Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 92.7 in (2,355 mm) | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 5.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.
Is the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.7 in (2,355 mm), making the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing among the longest comparable Honda models. 10 in above the category median.
Did the Honda GL 1200 DX 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.