Across the 1993 and 1994 model years, the Honda GL 1500 SE motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 868.6 lb (394 kg) and dry weights ranging from 806.9 lb (366 kg), depending on model year.
Honda GL 1500 SE 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 SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL 1500 SE is heavier than about 97.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 868.6 lb (394 kg) |
| Dry weight | 806.9 lb (366 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,520 cc |
| Torque | 110.7 lb-ft (150.1 Nm) |
| 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.75 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.72 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb to 1.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.1 lb / 100 cc to 57.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 844.7 lb (383.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1500 SE weight FAQ
What is the Honda GL 1500 SE dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1993-1994 years, listed wet/running weight is 868.6 lb (394 kg) and listed dry weight is 806.9 lb (366 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda GL 1500 SE lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 97.3% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda GL 1500 SE 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 SE?
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. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda GL 1500 SE and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,048.6 lb (475.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Honda GL 1500 SE weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 844.7 lb (383.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda GL 1500 SE torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.75 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.72 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda GL 1500 SE engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.75 cc per lb to 1.88 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda GL 1500 SE years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1993 is the lightest at 806.9 lb (366 kg), while 1994 is the heaviest at 868.6 lb (394 kg).
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.