Specifications for the Honda Gold Wing GL1200

Honda first introduced the Gold Wing line of touring motorcycles in October of 1974. The Honda manufactured the Gold Wing GL1200, considered to be top of the line, from 1983 to 1987.

Engine

The Honda Gold Wing GL1200 has a 1,181 cc, four-stroke, four-cylinder engine. The engine's compression ratio is 9 to 1 and features an overhead camshaft. The engine is liquid cooled and the transmission is a manual five-speed. The diameter of the cylinder bore of the Gold Wing's engine is 3 inches, while the piston stroke has a length of 2.6 inches.

Performance

The Honda Gold Wing GL1200 is capable of producing 94 horsepower at 7,000 revolutions per minute. The top speed of the Gold Wing GL1200 is 118 miles per hour. The bike has a dry weight of 734 lbs., and can hold 5.81 gallons of gasoline.

Brakes and Tires

The front tire of the Gold Wing GL1200 has a width of 130 mm and an aspect ratio of 90. The front rim has a diameter of 16 inches. The rear tire has a width of 150 mm and an aspect ratio of 90. The rear rim has a diameter of 15 inches. The front brakes are dual discs, while the rear brake is a single disc.

References

• Gold Wing Facts: Gold Wing Information
• Bikez.com: 1987 Gold Wing GL1200 specifications