Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing motorcycle specifications include a 1,181 cc (72.06 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 333 kg (734.1 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1987Model years
1,181 ccDisplacement
333 kgWet weight
22 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1984198519861987
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
1986Double disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes
1986Single disc. 2-piston caliper
Top speed
1986240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)

How the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement1,181 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 110% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 89th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight333 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 69% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 94th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 63% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement89th

1,181 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Honda models.

Wet weight94th

333 kg — heavier than about 94% of Honda models, or lighter than about 6%.

Fuel capacity93rd

22 L — larger than about 93% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,181 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 150/90-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 150/90-15
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,181 cc (72.06 cu in)
Bore × stroke 75.5 x 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 150/90-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 333 kg (734.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 191.0 km/h (118.7 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.