Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 853.2 lb (387 kg).
Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing is heavier than about 81.9% of 47 Honda touring 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 1500-6 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 853.2 lb (387 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,520 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.78 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing weight FAQ
What is the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 853.2 lb (387 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 81.9% of 47 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing?
Based on the supplied 6.08 US gal (23 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,033.2 lb (468.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.4% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.78 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing from the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 141.1 lb (64 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.