For the 1983 model year, the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg).
Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard is heavier than about 88.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 599.7 lb (272 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,084 cc |
| Torque | 65 lb-ft (88.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.92 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 630.7 lb (286.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard weight FAQ
What is the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard dry weight?
The available dry weight is 599.7 lb (272 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 88.3% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.92 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 779.7 lb (353.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 630.7 lb (286.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard with a full tank?
The page calculates about 630.7 lb (286.1 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 Goldwing GL1100 Standard torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.84 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 Goldwing GL1100 Standard engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.81 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 206.1 lb (93.5 kg) heavier.
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.