Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard motorcycle specifications include a 1,084 cc (66.15 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 272 kg (599.7 lb).

Key specifications

1983Year released
1,084 ccDisplacement
88.1 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
272 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,560 mmWheelbase

How the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard 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.

Displacement1,084 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 93% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 40% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 80th 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.

Displacement87th

1,084 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Honda models.

Seat height66th

800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity80th

18.9 L — larger than about 80% 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.

Wheelbase1,560 mm
This bike

1,560

Honda avg

1,431

9% above average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,084 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,560 mmSeat 800 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-19 front / 130/90-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-19
Rear tire size 130/90-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 330 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1983

Engine specifications

Engine type Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,084 cc (66.15 cu in)
Torque 88.1 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 65.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 75.0 x 61.4 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Our 30 mm Keihin carburetors
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

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

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular mild steel, double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic fork, 37 mm, air-assisted
Rear suspension Dual shocks, air-assisted with adjustable preload

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Single disc controlled by hand lever
Rear brakes Single disc. Linked with right front disc
Front tire 110/90-19
Rear tire 130/90-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 272 kg (599.7 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.92 L (5.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.73 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 132.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3015 hp/kg

Other specifications

Comments Seems like a completely different bike compared to the full dress models when naked. Most Standards have had fairing and/or bags at one time or another. Naked GL1100 Standards are relatively nimble and quicker than their ´dressed´ brethren.

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.