The Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE motorcycle dimensions for 1996-1998 is length 103 in (2,615 mm), width 37.6 in (955 mm), height 58.9 in (1,495 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm) to 30.1 in (765 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm).
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.6% 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 36.4 in (925 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.9 sq ft (2.5 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
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 | 103 in (2,615 mm) | 97.4 in (2,475 mm) | 5.5 in above median |
| Width | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Height | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 52.8 in (1,340 mm) | 6.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (115 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 103 in (2,615 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 30.1 in (765 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 29.1 in (740 mm) | — |
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.1 in (765 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in above the category median.
Does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,690 mm), giving the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE compact or large?
The representative overall length is 103 in (2,615 mm), making the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE longer than most comparable Honda models. 5.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.9 sq ft (2.5 m²).
What do the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 37.6 in (955 mm) and representative height is 58.9 in (1,495 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.1 in (765 mm) in 1996-1997 to 29.1 in (740 mm) in 1998, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.