The Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,520 cc (92.75 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 394 kg (868.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE 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.
About 170% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 96th percentile across Honda models.
About 99% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 98th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.
About 71% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,520 cc — larger displacement than about 96% of Honda models.
394 kg — heavier than about 98% of Honda models, or lighter than about 2%.
765 mm — taller than about 40% of Honda models.
23 L — larger than about 95% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,615
2,078
26% above average.
955
827
15% above average.
1,495
1,161
29% above average.
1,690
1,431
18% above average.
765
780
Close to average.
115
184
37% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.70 L (3.91 US qt) |
| Oil filter | Fram PH6017A |
| Spark plug | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 307 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,520 cc (92.75 cu in) |
| Torque | 150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 71.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.70 L (3.91 US qt) |
| Oil filter | Fram PH6017A |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Air adjustable telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro-link air adjustable |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/80-16 |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 394 kg (868.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 372 kg (820.1 lb) |
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,615 mm (103.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 7.50 L/100 km (13.3 km/l or 31.36 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 174.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2688 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | Y50-N18L-A3 |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, green |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Comments | Electric reverse |
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.